Jennifer Lawrence returns as Katniss in new Hunger Games film
Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson are returning to the Hunger Games franchise. They're coming back after 11 years for the upcoming prequel film.
Jennifer Lawrence is playing Katniss Everdeen again. The film is called Sunrise on the Reaping.
It comes to cinemas on 20 November. The Oscar winner revealed the reunion on the Call Her Daddy podcast.
She spoke publicly about the role for the first time since 2015. Josh Hutcherson returns as Peeta Mellark and Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy.
Lawrence described the reunion as emotional, reuniting with the same crew and cast members. The new movie focuses on a younger version of Haymitch competing in the 50th Hunger Games.
The three returning stars will appear in a flash-forward epilogue, similar to the original book.
- 11 years
- Years away
- 4 Hunger Games movies
- Previous films
- $3.3 billion worldwide
- Franchise total
Why it mattersThe Hunger Games franchise has made 3.3 billion dollars worldwide. This return shows strong studio confidence. It gives fans a major cast reunion after eleven years.
AustraliaAustralian cinemas will release the film November 20; fans can expect the return of a film series that dominated box offices during previous releases.
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