The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping Movie, Featuring Haymitch’s Games, Officially Scheduled for 2026

Greetings, citizens of District 13! Today marks a momentous occasion for Hunger Games aficionados worldwide. Suzanne Collins has revealed her latest addition to the dystopian universe with Sunrise On The Reaping, set to hit bookshelves in March 2025.

But that’s not all – brace yourselves for the cinematic adaptation, officially titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping, promising an in-depth exploration of a pivotal moment in Panem’s history.

Collins’ new narrative, alongside its cinematic counterpart, comes to play during the 50th Hunger Games, a Quarter Quell known for its extra cruelty.

Set decades before Katniss Everdeen’s saga and years after Lucy Gray Baird’s unforgettable exploits in The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes, this installment introduces a harrowing twist: a double-reaping where 50 young tributes battled for survival. The ultimate victor? None other than Haymitch Abernathy, District 12’s mentor, famously portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the original films.

Following the tradition set by The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes, Lionsgate wastes no time in announcing the film adaptation, scheduled to grace screens on November 20, 2026. As anticipation builds, speculation swirls around casting choices for young Haymitch and the potential involvement of Harrelson in narrative segments.

Prepare for an infusion of political intrigue, gripping action, and a deeper exploration of Panem’s society. We eagerly await the drama and the opportunity to revisit this dystopian realm once more.