'Sunrise on the Reaping' is scheduled for publication on March 18, 2025, and is currently available for preorder.

Lionsgate has announced plans to adapt the novel into a movie, with a release date set for November 20, 2026, and Francis Lawrence in talks to direct.

The Hunger Games franchise has grossed over $3.3 billion globally, making it one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time.

Suzanne Collins is set to release a new book titled 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' which takes place 24 years before the original Hunger Games series.

The book's themes include loss and the will to fight against seemingly insurmountable odds, as Haymitch grapples with being 'set up to fail' yet motivated to resist.

The cover art, illustrated by Tim O'Brien, features a striking design with a gold songbird and snake against a purple background, symbolizing central themes of the series.

This fifth installment focuses on Haymitch Abernathy during the Second Quarter Quell, exploring his struggles as a young tribute from District 12.

Haymitch faces the daunting challenge of navigating the deadly competition alongside three other tributes, including a close friend and a rival.

Collins drew inspiration for the novel from David Hume's ideas on governance and propaganda, emphasizing themes of narrative control and resistance.

The narrative begins on the morning of the reaping, capturing Haymitch's fear and the harsh reality of being selected for the Games.

Fans have expressed excitement on social media, eagerly anticipating the book's release and praising its cover.

The upcoming novel marks a significant return to the series for fans, coming 12 years after the first Hunger Games film debuted.