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Jennifer Lawrence Returns as Katniss in Hunger Games Prequel
Jennifer Lawrence confirms return as Katniss Everdeen for Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping after 11 years.
In brief
Jennifer Lawrence confirms return as Katniss Everdeen for Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping after 11 years. Jennifer Lawrence reprises her role as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping, set 24 years before the original film. Originally reported by CBR.
Jennifer Lawrence Confirms Return
Jennifer Lawrence confirms she will reprise her role as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping.
“It was unbelievable. It was so crazy because it was the same crew”
Cast Reunion Details
Lawrence describes emotional reunions with Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson from the original franchise.
“Josh and I didn’t walk to the bathroom without our arms around each other”
Sunrise on the Reaping Timeline
The prequel is set 24 years before the original Hunger Games movie during the 50th Hunger Games.
Hunger Games Context
This Hunger Games is notable for Haymitch Abernathy winning as the District 12 mentor to Katniss Everdeen.
Box Office Success
The franchise has grossed over $3.325 billion globally with all five movies rated 'fresh' on Rotten Tomatoes.
Release Date
Sunrise on the Reaping is scheduled for theatrical release on November 20, 2026.
The takeaway
Jennifer Lawrence reprises her role as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping, set 24 years before the original film.
