Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson to Star in Sunrise Film
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are set to reprise their iconic roles in the upcoming film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. This prequel, which is part of the celebrated Hunger Games franchise, is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026. According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, Lawrence will return as Katniss Everdeen and Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark.
Project Overview
This prequel is directed by Francis Lawrence and is based on Suzanne Collins’ popular novel. The storyline unfolds in Panem during the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, taking place 24 years prior to the original events of
The Hunger Games series.
Returning Cast
- Ralph Fiennes as President Snow
- Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee
- Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee Latier
- Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman
- Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket
- Joseph Zada
- Glenn Close
- Mckenna Grace
- Maya Hawke
- Whitney Peak
The script for this adaptation is written by Billy Ray. It continues the legacy of the franchise, which has seen significant financial success, surpassing $3.3 billion at the global box office across its first five films.
Franchise Background
The original films featured Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson and included Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne. Their performances played a critical role in the franchise’s popularity, making it a cultural phenomenon.
Sunrise on the Reaping serves as a sequel to the previous film, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, which was released in 2023 and starred Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, and Hunter Schafer.
As anticipation builds, details regarding the full plot and character arcs remain under wraps. However, Lawrence and Hutcherson’s involvement has already generated significant excitement.
Lionsgate has not yet released any further comments regarding the film’s production. Initial news about the return of Lawrence and Hutcherson was reported by The InSneider. Further updates are expected as the film’s release date approaches.
