🔗 Share this article Franchise leads Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are confirmed to reprise their roles in the upcoming Hunger Games instalment, Sunrise on the Reaping. News has broken that beloved 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. The film is currently in production. An Important Return to Panem The actors are slated to play Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the characters they made famous. It is believed their roles will likely occur in a brief glimpse ahead, as the original saga concluded with their characters living in peace. This marks the sixth installment in the global Hunger Games franchise. Exploring the New Story Sunrise on the Reaping draws its story from a 2025 novel by series creator Suzanne Collins. It will be the second film set before the original story after 2023's The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Returning to the director's chair is Francis Lawrence, who directed nearly all the previous films in the series. The Plot and New Cast The film's story 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 featured as a tribute in the deadly 50th Hunger Games. The film welcomes several prominent actors in pivotal roles: Jesse Plemons steps into the role of Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes takes on the part of a younger version of the menacing President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline In other news, Jennifer Lawrence is receiving acclaim for the film Die My Love. Josh Hutcherson recently appeared in the hit horror film Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Regarding the filming timeline: Principal photography commenced in the summer of 2025. Filming reportedly wrapped in November of the same year. The highly anticipated film is slated for November 2026 release. Moviegoers can now anticipate the comeback of these defining characters to the big screen.