Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are returning to the games.
The two stars, known for their roles in Lionsgate’s original Hunger Games films, will appear in the forthcoming prequel movie The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping that hits theaters Nov. 20, 2026, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Lawrence will reprise her role as Katniss Everdeen, while Hutcherson will return as Peeta Mellark, which will likely appear as a flash-forward.
Francis Lawrence directs the movie adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel. The previously confirmed castmembers include Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
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