I’m not going to read the book. I’ll wait for the movie. But, fans all over the world are now eager to read away…
A new installment is on the horizon for fans of Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games series. Titled “Sunrise on the Reaping,” this fifth book is slated for release by Scholastic on March 18, 2025, according to a press release obtained by PEOPLE.
🚨 NEW HUNGER GAMES BOOK INCOMING 🚨 Suzanne Collins is releasing a new novel next year called Sunrise on the Reaping, which will explore the story of Haymitch Abernathy 👀
Are you ready for a new Hunger Games era? #MTVMovies pic.twitter.com/byI3qS6T1i
— MTV UK (@MTVUK) June 6, 2024
Set twenty-four years before the events of the original Hunger Games, the story kicks off on the morning of the reaping for the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, as outlined in the release’s synopsis.
This upcoming novel represents the first addition to the Hunger Games universe since the publication of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” in 2020, which became a global bestseller.
Scholastic’s President of Trade, Ellie Berger, expressed excitement about the forthcoming release, emphasizing its capacity to delve into new dimensions of the Hunger Games saga and provoke critical reflections on real-world issues.
Collins herself, at 61, shared insights into her inspiration for “Sunrise on the Reaping,” citing influences from David Hume’s notions of implicit submission and the manipulation of narratives through propaganda. She underscored the relevance of the question “Real or not real?” in today’s context.
A new ‘HUNGER GAMES’ book titled ‘SUNRISE ON THE REAPING’ will be released on March 18, 2025.
It will be set 40 years after ‘THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES.’ pic.twitter.com/fRpvfq8vkd
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) June 6, 2024
The release confirmed that “Sunrise on the Reaping” will be available in print, digital, and audio formats across various regions including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Hunger Games franchise has enjoyed immense popularity since its inception in 2008, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide across print and digital platforms and translations into 54 languages.
Beginning with “The Hunger Games” in 2008, followed by “Catching Fire” in 2009, “Mockingjay” in 2010, and “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” in 2020, the series has captivated audiences globally.
The cinematic adaptations of the books have also left a significant mark, with Jennifer Lawrence portraying the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in multiple films. The recent addition to the film franchise, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” released in 2023, featured a new cast and explored events set 64 years prior to the original novel.
The film rights for Suzanne Collins’ new #HungerGames novel have not yet been announced, but one can assume that “Sunrise on the Reaping” will follow the path of its predecessors and make its way onto the big screen. https://t.co/X1XU08LYUE
— Variety (@Variety) June 6, 2024
For aficionados of the series, the 50th Hunger Games, which “Sunrise on the Reaping” centers on, holds particular significance, being the year when Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss’ mentor, emerged victorious.
Actress Rachel Zegler, known for her role in the 2023 film, expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming novel, reflecting the sentiments of many fans who have longed for more insights into the Hunger Games universe.
Major Points:
- Suzanne Collins’ upcoming novel, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” revisits the world of Panem twenty-four years before the original Hunger Games series.
- Set during the reaping for the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, the story promises new complexity and revelations.
- The novel marks the first addition to the Hunger Games universe since “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” was published in 2020.
- Collins draws inspiration from themes of implicit submission and propaganda manipulation, exploring their relevance in contemporary society.
- Scheduled for release on March 18, 2025, the book will be available in print, digital, and audio formats across various regions.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
