Movie fans couldn’t get enough of Jennifer Lawrence in “The Hunger Games,” and now they’ll get a chance to see the actor in a whole chapter. As The Hollywood Reporter shared in December 2025, the actor is among many talented stars who will join the franchise for an upcoming film. “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” is a prequel to the existing films, which Lionsgate will release in November 2026. While details on the film are still emerging, fans are undoubtedly excited about the first “The Hunger Games” film in a decade.
Fans React to Lawrence’s New Project
GettyThe last “Hunger Games” film hit theaters in 2015, leaving fans waiting ten years for another installment. After the announcement of the prequel hit social media, fans were quick to voice their happiness about the upcoming release. “Iâm seated,” one particularly excited fan wrote on X in response to the announcement. “The theater employees are scared and asking me to leave because ‘Sunrise on the Reaping hasnât even officially wrapped yet,’ But Iâm simply too seated.”
The announcement itself garnered over 100,000 likes on X, and many other fans shared similar sentiments about the wonderful news. “The Hunger Games movie is going to be amazing!! Look at this cast!” another wrote. In addition to Lawrence, fans can expect to see Josh Hutcherson reprise his beloved role.
The Actor Previously Expressed Interest in Returning to the Franchise
GettyThis prequel film isn’t just welcome news to fans; it’s also something the franchise’s biggest stars have wanted. In November 2025, Hutcherson told Variety that he would be interested in returning for another “Hunger Games” installment. “It would not take any convincing at all,” he said of rejoining the franchise. “Iâd be there in a heartbeat.” In particular, he noted that he would enjoy working with director Francis Lawrence again, who will also be at the helm of “Sunrise on the Reaping.”
In her own Variety interview from 2023, Lawrence shared similar feelings. “Oh, my God â totally!” she said when asked if she’d like to reprise her iconic role. “If Katniss ever could ever come back into my life, 100 percent.” Both actors have gotten their wish, but they aren’t the only familiar faces fans can look forward to seeing next November. The stacked cast also includes Glenn Close, Maya Hawke, Ralph Fiennes, Kieran Culkin, Jesse Plemons, and Elle Fanning.
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