🔗 Share this article Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to appear in the latest Hunger Games series instalment, 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 Significant Reunion for Fans The actors are slated to play Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the characters they made famous. Speculation suggests their cameos will likely occur in 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. Exploring the New Story Sunrise on the Reaping is based upon a 2025 novel by author Suzanne Collins. It will be the second film set before the original story after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Once again is Francis Lawrence, who was behind the majority of the previous films in the series. The Plot and New Cast The film's story are set 24 years before the first Hunger Games, focusing on a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, destined to become Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the notorious 50th Hunger Games. The cast also includes several notable actors in key parts: Jesse Plemons is playing Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes is cast as a younger version of the menacing President Snow. What the Stars Are Doing Now & The Film's Schedule Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence has been nominated for a Golden Globe for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson is part of the successful franchise Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the shoot: Principal photography commenced in the summer of 2025. Filming reportedly wrapped in November of the same year. The much-discussed film is scheduled for November 2026 premiere. Moviegoers can now anticipate the comeback of these defining characters to the cinema.