New Hunger Games Prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping' Set for March 18 Release

Suzanne Collins' fifth novel revisits the 50th Hunger Games through the eyes of a young Haymitch Abernathy, with a film adaptation planned for 2026.

'Sunrise on the Reaping' explores Haymitch Abernathy's backstory, including his participation in the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the second Quarter Quell.
The novel delves into themes of propaganda, power, and resistance, inspired by philosophical ideas on governance and control.
The book will be available in print, digital, and audiobook formats on March 18, with pre-orders currently discounted on Amazon.
A film adaptation of the novel is in development and scheduled for release in November 2026, though casting details remain unconfirmed.
This marks the fifth installment in the Hunger Games series and expands on the world of Panem introduced in the original trilogy and 2020's prequel, 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.'