Summary
The Hunger Gamesbook series continues in 2025, with author Suzanne Collins writing another entry in the dystopian novel series. The core stories in the young adult series include a trilogy following Katniss Everdeen, as well asThe Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, a prequel about a younger Coriolanus Snow.The Hunger Gamesmovieshave adapted all the author’s work for the big screen, with stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Tom Blyth portraying core characters from the books.
Now,Varietyhas reported that Collins is working on another entry inThe Hunger Gamesuniverse,slated for release On August 12, 2025.The book, titledSunrise on the Reaping, takes place 40 years after the events ofSongbirds & Snakes. It will be set during the Second Quarter Quell, meaning Haymitch could return. The author says it will involve ideas of narrative control and believing in those in power. Check out what Collins had to say about the upcoming novel below:
With ‘Sunrise on the Reaping,’ I was inspired by David Hume’s idea of implicit submission and, in his words, ‘the easiness with which the many are governed by the few. The story also lent itself to a deeper dive into the use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative. The question ‘Real or not real?’ seems more pressing to me every day.
What To Expect From Sunrise On The Reaping
Haymitch Abernathy Won The 50th Hunger Games
Sunrise on the Reaping’s titlerefers to an event, the Reaping, which happens right before every new Hunger Games in Panem. This involves gathering the children of every District in a formal ceremony that decides which will be forced to fight in the Games. This is how Katniss and Lucy Gray were chosen for their respective stories, as well as the rest ofThe Hunger Games' characterswho end up participating in the deadly contest.
As established in previous books, this event saw the number of participants doubled, forcing 48 children to participate, with four being chosen from each District.
With the book set to take place during the Second Quarter Quell (the 50th anniversary of the event), it means the Reaping being shown will be more unforgiving than ever before. As established in previous books,this event saw the number of participants doubled, forcing 48 children to participate,with four being chosen from each District. Despite the increase in numbers, only one winner would remain alive by the end. Ultimately,Haymitch Abernathy won the 50th Hunger Games, setting the stage for him to become a mentor when Katniss and Peeta are chosen 24 years later.
What Happened To Every Hunger Games Tribute Who Survived Catching Fire’s Quarter Quell
Only a handful of victors survive the Quarter Quell in Catching Fire, and go on to play different roles in the rebellion against the Capitol.
Because Haymitch ended up being the winner of the Second Quarter Quell, it wouldn’t be surprising ifSunrise on the Reapingends up following his perspective. If so, then this could end up being the most brutal novel inThe Hunger Gamesseries so far because of the number of deaths involved. With more information to come before the book gets released, it’s clear more history surrounding the Games will be presented through another brutal, dystopian tale.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Sunrise on the Reaping
Source:Variety
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games is a multi-movie franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. The films are based on the young adult dystopian book series by author Suzanne Collins. The first film was released in 2012, followed by Catching Fire in 2013, Mockingjay Part 1 in 2014, and Mockingjay Part 2 in 2015. In 2023, the fifth film in the series was released, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
