Jennifer Lawrence's Blockbuster Deal, Cannes Buzz, and Hunger Games Rumors | Hollywood Insider

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Jennifer Lawrence has dominated entertainment headlines this week on both professional and personal fronts. Her biggest story is the blockbuster $24 million global distribution deal for her latest film Die My Love, which, according to Variety and Deadline, represents the largest acquisition from this year's Cannes film market and sees streaming giant Mubi securing North American rights. The movie, directed by Lynne Ramsay and starring Lawrence opposite Robert Pattinson, was brought to Cannes by new sales outfit 193, helmed by industry veteran Patrick Wachsberger. The film—an intense portrait of a woman unraveling in the aftermath of childbirth, with Lawrence in a strikingly raw lead role—had its world premiere in competition at Cannes to a nine-minute standing ovation, and even without an award, insiders are already whispering about Oscar potential.

While at Cannes, Lawrence’s red carpet presence caused as much buzz as the box office numbers. PEOPLE and Vogue chronicled the viral wardrobe moment when Pattinson accidentally stepped on the dramatic train of Lawrence’s one-of-a-kind Dior gown. Both stars laughed off the mishap, turning it into a highlight reel moment for the festival press, and images of their playful camaraderie swept social media. This outing also marked Lawrence’s first major public appearance since welcoming her second child with husband Cooke Maroney earlier this year.

On the personal front, Lawrence kept things relatable, as evidenced by her candid social media activity in the past few days. She has posted a mix of personal anecdotes and subtle behind-the-scenes nods to her new film, with recent Instagram videos racking up thousands of likes and engagement. Public curiosity about her family life remains strong, stoked further by reports from PEOPLE and others confirming the recent birth of her second child.

Amidst all this public adoration, speculation fueled by Brit+Co and assorted fan forums centers on whether Lawrence will reprise her iconic Katniss Everdeen role for the upcoming Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping adaptation. Reports are unconfirmed but persistent that Lawrence, along with co-stars Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson, may appear in epilogue scenes for the 2026 release—a rumor neither confirmed by Lionsgate nor denied by Lawrence’s camp.

Rounding out her week, Lawrence was spotted out to dinner with long-time friend Emma Stone in New York—both Oscar winners now balancing motherhood and Hollywood careers, with paparazzi capturing their street style and rekindled friendship.

In short, Jennifer Lawrence is as much a force in the culture as she is on screen, weaving record-breaking deals, viral red carpet moments, and tantalizing franchise rumors into a headline-grabbing narrative that shows no signs of slowing down.

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