🔗 Share this article The original stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to reprise their roles in the new Hunger Games series film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Reports indicate that fan-favorite actors Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their iconic roles in the newest chapter of the Hunger Games film series, titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Production is currently underway. A Significant Reunion for Fans The actors will once again portray Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the roles they originated. It is believed their cameos will probably be featured in a brief glimpse ahead, considering the main film series concluded with their characters married and with children. This signifies the sixth installment in the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise. The Source Material Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a newly published work by author Suzanne Collins. It serves as the follow-up prequel after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. For this project is Francis Lawrence, who has helmed nearly all the previous films in the series. The Plot and New Cast The film's story 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 shown as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games. The film welcomes several accomplished actors in key parts: Jesse Plemons steps into the role of Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes is cast as a younger version of the calculating President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline 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 production schedule: Principal photography began in the summer of 2025. Filming reportedly wrapped in November of the same year. The eagerly awaited film is scheduled for November 2026 release. Fans of the franchise can now anticipate the reunion of these iconic characters to the cinema.