Suzanne Collins Releases Hunger Games Prequel 'Sunrise on the Reaping'

The fifth installment in the series explores Haymitch Abernathy's backstory during the 50th Hunger Games, with a film adaptation planned for 2026.

'Sunrise on the Reaping' is now available, marking the fifth book in the Hunger Games franchise and focusing on Haymitch Abernathy's role in the Second Quarter Quell.
The novel delves into themes of authority, rebellion, and the psychological toll of the Hunger Games on its participants.
A film adaptation of the book is already in development, with a theatrical release scheduled for November 2026.
Scholastic has launched a major marketing campaign for the book, including midnight release events at bookstores.
Suzanne Collins has indicated that no sequels to the original trilogy are planned, as 'Mockingjay' remains the definitive conclusion of Katniss Everdeen's story.