đź”— Share this article The original stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to reprise their roles in the new Hunger Games film, Sunrise on the Reaping. Reports indicate that fan-favorite stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their iconic roles in the latest chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The project is now in the works. A Major Comeback for the Franchise Lawrence and Hutcherson are returning as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the characters they made famous. It is believed their cameos will take the form of a brief glimpse ahead, given that the original saga concluded with their characters living in peace. This signifies the sixth film in the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise. The Source Material Sunrise on the Reaping is adapted from a 2025 novel by series creator Suzanne Collins. It serves as the follow-up prequel after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Once again is Francis Lawrence, who was behind most of the previous films in the series. The Storyline and Fresh Faces The film's events are set in the years leading up to the first Hunger Games, centering on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, later known as Katniss's mentor, is shown as a tribute in the notorious 50th Hunger Games. The supporting roles feature several accomplished actors in pivotal roles: Jesse Plemons is playing Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes takes on the part of a earlier incarnation of the menacing President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline In other news, Jennifer Lawrence stars in the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson recently appeared in the successful franchise Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the shoot: Principal photography began in the summer of 2025. Filming concluded in November of the same year. The highly anticipated film is scheduled for November 2026 release. Moviegoers can now anticipate the return of these central characters to the world of Panem.