🔗 Share this article The original stars, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to return for the latest Hunger Games movie, Sunrise on the Reaping. Reports indicate that original actors 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 film is currently in production. A Major Reunion for Fans The duo are returning as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, the roles they originated. Speculation suggests their cameos will likely occur in a flash-forward sequence, as the main film series concluded with their characters married and with children. This marks the sixth cinematic outing in the global Hunger Games franchise. The Source Material Sunrise on the Reaping is adapted from a recent book by series creator Suzanne Collins. It acts as 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 has helmed the majority of the previous films in the series. The Storyline and Fresh Faces The film's narrative are set 24 years before the first Hunger Games, spotlighting a young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch, later known as Katniss's mentor, is portrayed as a tribute in the notorious 50th Hunger Games. The cast also includes several notable actors in important characters: Jesse Plemons is playing Plutarch Heavensbee. Ralph Fiennes will appear as a younger version of the menacing President Snow. Current Projects and Release Timeline Separately, 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 was completed in November of the same year. The eagerly awaited film is targeting a November 2026 premiere. Fans of the franchise can now look forward to the reunion of these defining characters to the cinema.