Will Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson return as Katniss and Peeta in The Hunger Games? There are increasing indications of an epilogue.
Filming for the new “Hunger Games” film is in full swing. The new prequel “Hunger Games L – The Day Breaks” is the sixth part of the “Hunger Games” story. Now there are indications that “Hunger Games” stars Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson could also be there.
24 Years Before Katniss: The Story of Haymitch Abernathy
Lionsgate is currently filming Suzanne Collins’ latest novel. The latest “Panem” story is about the 50th Hunger Games, which takes place 24 years before the season about Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. The focus is on Haymitch Abernathy, played by Joseph Zada, who is forced to take part in the murderous game at the age of 16. In the first films in the “Hunger Games” series, the character was portrayed by Woody Harrelson.
Secret reunion on set?
Now, according to “The InSneider,” there are hints of a possible epilogue with Katniss and Peeta appearing alongside Haymitch in a glimpse of the future. This would mean that Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are actually coming back to the set of the Hunger Games series. The latter recently revealed to Variety that he would be happy to play Peeta again. “I would love to be on set again with Francis, with Jen, with Liam and Woody. It wouldn’t take any persuasion. I would be there in a heartbeat.” The 33-year-old did not reveal whether this actually happened in the form of an epilogue. “That would be a dream come true. Do dreams come true? Sometimes. Sometimes not. Sometimes they do,” he said with a wink.
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Star cast and cinema release in 2026
The Hunger Games prequel will be released in theaters on November 19, 2026. Whether with Lawrence and Hutcherson or not – the trailer for the sixth part of the successful series is already promising. According to current estimates, the film probably cost over 150 million US dollars. “Super 8” star Elle Fanning can be seen in the role of young Effie Trinket. Ralph Fiennes portrays President Coriolanus Snow and Caesar Flickerman is played by Kieran Culkin.