Move over, Kermit the Frog—there is a new leading lady in town, and she has some very famous friends in her corner.
Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are officially bringing their real-life friendship to the big screen, and they’ve chosen the ultimate diva for their first-ever collaboration: Miss Piggy. During a recent appearance, Lawrence, , thrilled fans by revealing that she and Stone are developing a standalone film centered on the iconic Muppet.
The idea for the project actually started in a surprisingly relatable place—group chats and “lockdown” reflections.
“During lockdown, one of my good friends who is not in the industry—it was also kind of around cancel culture, both things were kind of happening at once,” Lawrence shared, reflecting on the spark of inspiration. “She was like, ‘You know, it would be so funny if Miss Piggy got canceled.'”
The crowd erupted in laughter as the No Hard Feelings actress clarified that while “canceled Piggy” might not be the exact plot, the conversation led to a much bigger realization.
“It got the wheels turning, of like, ‘Wait, there hasn’t actually been like a feminist Miss Piggy-starring movie,'” Lawrence explained.
While Jennifer dubbed herself the “ideas guy” of the duo, she noted that she needed a specific kind of partner to get the project off the ground. Enter fellow Oscar winner and longtime bestie, Emma Stone. Lawrence affectionately called Stone the “shark” she needed to turn the concept into a reality.
The project marks a historic milestone for the franchise. While the divine Miss P has been a staple of The Muppet Show since , this film will be the first time her individual story is told as a solo lead.
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok are already losing it over the pairing. “J-Law and Emma Stone producing a Miss Piggy movie is the peak of cinema,” one fan wrote, while another joked, “Miss Piggy finally getting the Oscar-worthy treatment she deserves.”
The “Piggy-naissance” is just one part of a massive Muppet revival. Disney+ recently announced that The Muppet Show will return for a th-anniversary special in . That television event is set to feature none other than Sabrina Carpenter, joining Kermit, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo for a variety show filled with “music, comedy, and plenty of chaos.”
While we wait for a release date for the Lawrence-Stone collaboration, is shaping up to be a massive year for movies.
Fans of the “Emily Henry-verse” can look forward to People We Meet on Vacation starring Tom Blyth and Emily Bader on January . For those seeking thrills, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are reuniting for the action-thriller The Rip on January , while Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi will bring a moody romance to theaters in Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights on Valentine’s Day.
But let’s be honest: the world is ready for Miss Piggy’s close-up. As the pig herself would say: “Moi” is ready for the spotlight!
Jennifer Lawrence And Josh Hutcherson Are Returning To The Hunger Games Universe
The rumors are true, and months of denials have officially aged like milk. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are reportedly returning to the world of Panem, reprising their iconic roles as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in Lionsgate’s highly anticipated prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
At first, the idea seemed impossible. The new film takes place decades before Katniss ever volunteered for the Hunger Games, making the return of Lawrence and Hutcherson appear unlikely. However, the filmmakers have reportedly found a clever way to bring the beloved characters back without disrupting the timeline of the original trilogy.
The key is a framing device reportedly taken from Suzanne Collins’ latest novel. The story is expected to feature an older Katniss and Peeta spending time with Haymitch Abernathy as he tells them about the horrifying experience he endured during his own Hunger Games. This approach gives fans an opportunity to see the original characters again while allowing the prequel to remain focused on Haymitch’s story.
The revelation is especially amusing considering Josh Hutcherson’s recent comments about the project. For months, the actor insisted that he knew nothing about the upcoming film and emphasized how much he still loved the franchise. In Hollywood, however, such denials can often mean that a carefully worded confidentiality agreement is keeping the truth under wraps. Fans now have plenty of reason to laugh at those earlier statements.
Sunrise on the Reaping centers on the 50th Hunger Games, known as the Second Quarter Quell. This particular Games was designed to be especially brutal, with twice the usual number of tributes being sent into the arena. The story follows a young Haymitch as he struggles to survive one of the most devastating and psychologically intense Games in Panem’s history.
Bringing Katniss and Peeta into the story through a framing sequence could create an emotional connection between Haymitch’s past and the characters fans have followed since the beginning of the franchise. It also gives Lawrence and Hutcherson a chance to return without changing the events established in the original films.
Fans have already taken to social media to celebrate the reported reunion, with many joking about how successfully the actors managed to keep the secret. The combination of familiar stars, Suzanne Collins’ source material, and director Francis Lawrence returning has created enormous anticipation.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 20, 2026. Whether Katniss and Peeta appear only briefly or play a more meaningful role remains unclear, but their return could make this new chapter one of the franchise’s biggest cinematic events yet.
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