Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson to Return in Hunger Games Prequel
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to return to the Hunger Games universe in the upcoming prequel, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lawrence will once again portray Katniss Everdeen, while Hutcherson will reprise his role as her love interest, Peeta Mellark. Although the details of their return are still under wraps, it has been speculated that they would likely appear in a flash-forward sequence. No further information has been confirmed at the time of this article’s publication.
The film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, is based on a book of the same name by Suzanne Collins. It is scheduled to premiere in theaters on November 20, 2026. The movie will also star Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Whitney Peak.
Katniss and Peeta doing the victor tour in Hunger Games Catching Fire
Background and Previous Installments
Lawrence and Hutcherson’s last appearance in the massive franchise was in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015). The film concluded with Katniss and Peeta getting married and raising a family together. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping takes place 24 years before the first film and follows the story of a young Haymitch Abernathy (Zada) from District 12 as he is selected for the second Quarter Quell that doubles the number of tributes.
Sunrise on the Reaping serves as a follow-up to 2023’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. The film starred Tom Blyth (Coriolanus Snow), Rachel Zegler (Lucy Gray Baird), and Hunter Schafer (Tigris Snow). The Hunger Games franchise has been a cultural phenomenon, with a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim for its thought-provoking themes and engaging storylines.
Upcoming Release and Cast
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will release in theaters on November 20, 2026. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Whitney Peak. With the return of Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, fans of the series can expect an exciting and emotional journey back into the world of Panem.
With its richly detailed world-building and complex characters, The Hunger Games series has become a staple of modern science fiction. As the franchise continues to expand, fans can expect more thrilling adventures and thought-provoking themes to explore.
Created by Suzanne Collins
Cast Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Lenny Kravitz, Willow Shields, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman
Movie(s) The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
