🔗 Share this article Franchise leads Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will appear in the upcoming Hunger Games film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Reports indicate that original stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to appear once again in the newest chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Production is currently underway. A Significant Comeback for the Franchise The actors will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the roles they originated. Industry whispers indicate their cameos will likely occur in a brief glimpse ahead, as the main film series concluded with their characters settled into family life. This marks the sixth installment in the global Hunger Games franchise. Delving Into the Prequel Sunrise on the Reaping is based upon a 2025 novel by author Suzanne Collins. It acts as the follow-up prequel after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Once again is Francis Lawrence, who has helmed nearly all the previous films in the series. A New Era in Panem The film's narrative are set roughly two decades prior to the first Hunger Games, spotlighting a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, who would later become Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the brutal 50th Hunger Games. The film welcomes several prominent actors in key parts: Jesse Plemons is playing Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes is cast as a younger version of the calculating President Snow. What the Stars Are Doing Now & The Film's Schedule Meanwhile, 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 commenced in the summer of 2025. Filming was completed in November of the same year. The much-discussed film is slated for November 2026 theatrical debut. Audiences worldwide can now anticipate the reunion of these defining characters to the cinema.