New Hunger Games book announced 2025 4 years last release

Suzanne Collins announces new "Hunger Games" novel, inspired by Scottish philosopher, set 24 years before original book, movie adaptation planned.

Suzanne Collins, inspired by the wisdom of an 18th-century Scottish philosopher and fueled by a desire to combat misinformation, is set to release a new installment in her iconic "The Hunger Games" series. The upcoming novel, titled "Sunrise on the Reaping," is a return to the desolate world of Panem, set in a post-apocalyptic landscape.

Scheduled for publication on March 18, 2025, "Sunrise on the Reaping" delves into the Fiftieth Hunger Games, taking place 24 years before the events of the original novel released in 2008. This new addition to the series comes 40 years after Collins' most recent book, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes."

Lionsgate, the powerhouse behind the film adaptations of the previous four "Hunger Games" books, has announced that "Sunrise on the Reaping" will hit theaters on November 20, 2026. Francis Lawrence, a veteran director of the franchise, will once again take the helm for this highly anticipated film.

With over 100 million copies sold and translations in numerous languages, the "Hunger Games" series has captivated audiences worldwide. Collins initially concluded the series with "Mockingjay" in 2010, declaring her intention to explore new literary territories. However, her unexpected return with "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" in 2020 marked a thrilling resurgence of the beloved saga.

Drawing inspiration from the works of David Hume, a prominent figure in the Scottish Enlightenment era, Collins explores themes of implicit submission and the manipulation of narratives in "Sunrise on the Reaping." The novel promises a thought-provoking examination of propaganda and power dynamics, echoing the philosopher's musings on governance and control.

The cinematic adaptations of the "Hunger Games" series have been a lucrative venture for Lionsgate, with Jennifer Lawrence's portrayal of Katniss Everdeen becoming iconic. The franchise has featured a stellar cast including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Josh Hutcherson, Stanley Tucci, and Donald Sutherland, captivating audiences with its thrilling narrative.

As anticipation builds for the release of "Sunrise on the Reaping," fans can also look forward to a stage production of "The Hunger Games" set to debut in London. Suzanne Collins' return to the dystopian world of Panem promises to be a captivating journey into the complexities of power, control, and the enduring spirit of resistance.