“Every time she tries to talk today, I’m like, ‘Why are you not saying sorry,’” she quipped. “She’s been beating me for decades but it’s an honor.”
But Jennifer—whose performance in Die My Love scored her a Golden Globe nomination for Lead Actress in a Drama—will have to put her faux feud with Emma aside since she recently revealed they’re both working on a movie about Miss Piggy with Oh, Mary! writer and actor Cole Escola.
“I don’t know if I can announce this, but I am just going to,” she said on a November episode of Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ podcast Las Culturistas. “Emma Stone and I are producing a Miss Piggy movie and Cole is writing it.”
As for if Jennifer and Emma will appear in the film, marking their first time as costars?
“I think so,” she added. “We have to.”
The Mother! actress—mom to two sons with husband Cooke Maroney—later gave insight on how the movie about the temperamental Muppet, and “feminist icon,” came to be.
“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,” she said during a November appearance on The Tonight Show, “[my friend] was like, ‘It would be so funny if Miss Piggy got canceled.’”
And though Jennifer noted Miss Piggy’s arrest is “not the plot necessarily,” she said the idea “got the wheels turning,” which is when she reached out to Emma.
“Emma Stone is the Muppet-head,” she explained. “Also, Emma Stone is a shark. Emma Stone will turn around in a leather jacket with a cigar and be like, ‘Hey kid! Let me tell you a thing or two about Hollywood.’ So I went to her to be like, ‘What do we do?’”
While waiting for the Miss Piggy movie to hit the silver screen, read on to see other movies coming out soon.
People We Meet on Vacation – January 9, 2026
Tom Blyth and Emily Bader star in the movie adaptation of Emily Henry‘s bestselling romance novel.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
Primate – January 9, 2026
A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of
horror and survival.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Rip – January 16, 2026
BFFs Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite for this action thriller about a team of Miami cops who discover millions in cash in a derelict stash house and along with it some serious trust issues. Also starring Teyana Taylor and Steven Yeun.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Netflix
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – January 16, 2026
Ralph Fiennes stars in this spin-off of the post-apocalyptic franchise, in which the inhumanity of the survivors becomes even more terrifying than the infected.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Mercy – January 23, 2026
In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson) he once championed, before it determines his fate.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Wrecking Crew – January 28, 2026
Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista join forces in this action-comedy about two estranged half-brothers who are forced to reunite after their father’s mysterious death.
Where to Watch: Streaming on Prime Video
The Moment – January 30, 2026
Charli XCX stars in this mockumentary about a rising pop star navigating the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut. Featuring Kylie Jenner, Alexander Skarsgard, Rachel Sennott, and Rosanna Arquette.
Where to Watch: In select theaters
Send Help – January 30, 2026
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien star in this dark comedy about two office colleagues who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after they are the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Crime 101 – February 13, 2026
This cat-and-mouse thriller follows an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) who teams up with an insurance broker for one last heist. The all-star cast includes Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Monica Barbaro, and Barry Keoghan.
Where to Watch: In theaters
GOAT – February 13, 2026
From the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse comes this animated comedy set in an all-animal world that follows Will, a small goat who gets the chance to play roarball – a dangerous, full-contact game dominated by the fiercest foes. Featuring Stephen Curry, Gabrielle Union, and Caleb McLaughlin.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Wuthering Heights – February 14, 2026
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi step into the iconic roles of Catherine and Heathcliff in Saltburn director Emerald Fennell‘s new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel.
Where to Watch: In theaters
How To Make a Killing – February 20, 2026
Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Scream 7 – February 27, 2026
Neve Campbell returns to the Scream franchise as iconic final girl Sidney Prescott, this time to protect her own family from a new Ghostface killer. Also starring Courteney Cox, Isabel May
, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, and plenty of surprise cameos.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Bride! – March 6, 2026
In writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s new take on the classic 1935 Bride of Frankenstein film, a lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask a groundbreaking scientist to create a companion (Jessie Buckley) for him. Also starring Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penelope Cruz.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Hoppers – March 6, 2026
Pixar’s all-new feature film introduces Mabel, an animal lover who uses new technology to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!
Where to Watch: In theaters
Project Hail Mary – March 20, 2026
Based on Andy Weir‘s (The Martian) best-selling novel, this sci-fi adventure stars Ryan Gosling as a science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship light years from home and, as his memory returns, begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour (Live in 3D) – March 20, 2026
Captured during Billie’s sold-out world tour and co-directed by James Cameron, this immersive 3D film brings an innovative new concert experience to the big screen.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come – March 27, 2026
The hit 2019 horror-comedy returns to find final girl Grace facing the next level of the nightmarish game. Starring a killer cast including Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, and Elijah Wood.
Where to Watch: In theaters
They Will Kill You – March 27, 2026
A woman (Zazie Beetz) takes a housekeeping job in a mysterious New York City high-rise and soon uncovers the building’s dark history of disappearances.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Drama – April 3, 2026
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star as a happily engaged couple who are put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Where to Watch: In theaters
You, Me & Tuscany – April 10, 2026
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page star in this rom-com set against the beautiful vineyards of Italy.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy – April 17, 2026
In this reimagining of The Mummy franchise, a young girl resurfaces eight years after disappearing in the desert…. But what should be a joyful family reunion quickly turns into a horrifying nightmare.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Michael – April 24, 2026
Jaafar Jackson portrays his uncle, Michael Jackson, in this biopic about the “King of Pop”.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Devil Wears Prada 2 – May 1, 2026
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to their iconic roles and the offices of Runway Magazine in this eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon. Also starring Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley and Kenneth Branagh.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Mortal Kombat II – May 8, 2026
The latest installment in the video game franchise (following 2021’s Mortal Kombat reboot) sees the fan favorite champions pitted against one another in the battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn. Starring Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tati Gabrielle, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, and more.
Where to Watch: In theaters
The Mandalorian and Grogu – May 22, 2026
Bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu take their galactic adventures to the big screen. Also starring Sigourney Weaver.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Masters of the Universe – June 5, 2026
The legendary ’80s franchise returns to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure which finds Prince Adam/He-Man and his allies once again battling the fiendish Skeletor. Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto and Idris Elba.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Disclosure Day – June 12, 2026
Legendary director Steven Spielberg is back with this sci-fi thriller starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Toy Story 5 – June 19, 2026
Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the gang return as the toys take on tech in the form of a frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Supergirl – June 26, 2026
When a ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl (Milly Alcock), reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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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