# 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.
- Title: Jennifer Lawrence Returns as Katniss in Hunger Games Prequel
- Summary: Jennifer Lawrence confirms return as Katniss Everdeen for Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping after 11 years. Jennifer Lawrence reprises her role as…
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- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/jennifer-lawrence-hunger-games-cast-reunion-sunrise-on-the-reaping
- Author: Lee Freitag
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:40:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jennifer lawrence, hunger games, sunrise on the reaping, katniss everdeen, francis lawrence, the hunger games franchise, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key 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.