US EditionSuzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping Is Here: What to Know Before Returning to the World of Panem
- Sunrise on the Reaping, released on March 18, 2025, focuses on Haymitch Abernathy, chosen as a tribute for the 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before The Hunger Games events.
- A film adaptation was announced alongside the book, set to release on November 20, 2026, and directed by Francis Lawrence.
- The story reveals Haymitch's tragic past, including losing loved ones and becoming the alcoholic mentor we meet in The Hunger Games.
- Haymitch's experiences in the Games lead to significant changes in his character and foreshadow alliances in the future.
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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ unveils the gruesome hidden history of Panem
Although the authoritarian regime of Panem came to a violent end in the 2010 novel "Mockingjay," it's no surprise that Hunger Games fans have always wanted more from the series. Luckily for them, author Suzanne Collins had much more to say about the dystopian country and its most prominent residents in the time following the Dark Days.In 2020, Collins released the prequel novel "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," which chronicled the early lif…
10 Hunger Games Stars Who Became Even More Famous After Leaving Panem
The 2012 release of The Hunger Games marked the beginning of a cultural phenomenon that dominated box offices for years. Based on Suzanne Collins' bestselling novels, the dystopian franchise captivated audiences worldwide while serving as a career launchpad for its ensemble cast. The films, which depicted teenagers forced to fight to the death in a televised competition, featured performers who would later become some of Hollywood's most recogni…
'Sunrise on the Reaping' answers questions fans had about the 'Hunger Games' for years. Here's what you might've missed.
"Sunrise on the Reaping" came out in March 2025.Lionsgate/Scholastic"Sunrise on the Reaping" by Suzanne Collins was released on March 18.The book is about Haymitch Abernathy, but it contains details on the entire "Hunger Games" series.The rest of this article contains spoilers for the "Hunger Games" series.Fans of Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" series got to revisit the world of Panem, as the author released the prequel "Sunrise on the Reaping"…
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Ending Explained: ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Spoilers
The second Hunger Games prequel is here, and fans are finally getting a taste of Haymitch Abernathy’s origin story. Author Suzanne Collins released her highly anticipated novel Sunrise on the Reaping on Tuesday, March 18, and Hunger Games fans have been eating it up ever since. This book — the author’s second prequel in The Hunger Games series — tells the story of the 50th Games, otherwise known as the Second Quarter Quell. Yes, there is also a …
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ is a near-perfect prequel
Five years after the release of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” and a decade after the conclusion of the original Hunger Games trilogy, author Suzanne Collins has made her highly anticipated return to the nation of Panem in a prequel following the beloved character Haymitch Abernathy in his games. Released on March 18, “Sunrise on the Reaping” follows 16-year-old Haymitch in the 50th Hunger Games, a special anniversary for the Capitol. To …
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