Suzanne Collins' New Hunger Games Prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping' Tops Bestseller Lists

The novel explores Haymitch Abernathy's origins during the 50th Hunger Games and sets the stage for a 2026 film adaptation.

Released on March 18, 2025, 'Sunrise on the Reaping' revisits Panem's dystopian world, focusing on Haymitch Abernathy's journey in the Second Quarter Quell.
The novel has received widespread acclaim for its exploration of themes like propaganda, authoritarianism, and rebellion in Panem.
Fans celebrated the release with midnight events, and the book quickly became Amazon's No. 1 bestseller prior to its official launch.
Suzanne Collins has expressed relief in writing Haymitch's story, contrasting it with her previous prequel centered on Coriolanus Snow.
A film adaptation of 'Sunrise on the Reaping' is confirmed and scheduled for release in November 2026, directed by Francis Lawrence.