New 'Hunger Games' Prequel Announced, Exploring Propaganda and Power

'Sunrise on the Reaping' to focus on Haymitch Abernathy's victory in the 50th Hunger Games, with a film adaptation set for 2026

Suzanne Collins' new book, 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' will be released in 2025 and is expected to delve into themes of propaganda and narrative control.
The book is set during the 50th Hunger Games and will explore the backstory of Haymitch Abernathy, District 12's first male victor.
A film adaptation of 'Sunrise on the Reaping' is planned for release in 2026, with speculation about Tom Blyth reprising his role as Coriolanus Snow.
Fans are drawing parallels between the upcoming book's themes and the current Israel-Hamas conflict, though Collins has not commented publicly on this.
The story will continue to explore the morally gray and complex political landscape of Panem, as seen in previous Hunger Games installments.