Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson Return: Sunrise on the Reaping
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BREAKING: Jennifer Lawrence & Josh Hutcherson Confirmed for 'Sunrise on the Reaping'
Published: December 11, 2025 | Lionsgate Announcement
The Girl on Fire and the Boy with the Bread are officially coming home. In a stunning announcement that has set the internet ablaze, Lionsgate confirmed today that Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson will reprise their iconic roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in the upcoming prequel movie.
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According to breaking reports from The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline, the original franchise stars have signed on to appear in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. While the movie is primarily a prequel set 24 years before the original trilogy, sources indicate they will appear in a flash-forward sequence.
This narrative device will bridge the gap between Haymitch Abernathy's tragic past and the future of Panem.
What is 'Sunrise on the Reaping' About?
Based on Suzanne Collins' latest bestseller, the movie focuses on the Second Quarter Quell (the 50th Hunger Games). The story centers on a young Haymitch Abernathy (played by Joseph Zada).
Fans of the books know the 50th Games were particularly brutal, featuring double the number of tributes. The film will explore how a teenage Haymitch outsmarted the Capitol and the heartbreaking cost of his victory.
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Cast & Release Info
The Sunrise on the Reaping release date is confirmed for November 20, 2026. The star-studded cast includes:
- Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy
- Ralph Fiennes as President Snow
- Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket
- Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss (Cameo)
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