Overview

• Josh Hutcherson, who played Peeta Mellark in the original Hunger Games films, has expressed interest in reprising the role if Suzanne Collins writes a new sequel.
• Hutcherson shared his thoughts during an appearance at Dream It Con in Paris, highlighting his curiosity about the timeline between the trilogy's epilogue and Peeta's family life.
• Collins recently released her fifth book in the franchise, 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' a prequel focusing on Haymitch Abernathy's victory in the 50th Hunger Games.
• A film adaptation of 'Sunrise on the Reaping' is in development and scheduled for release in November 2026, continuing the franchise's expansion.
• Fan speculation about future sequels or spin-offs has been reignited by Hutcherson's comments, though no new projects beyond the prequel adaptation have been confirmed.