Film adaptation of "Sunrise on the Reaping" announced

The new Hunger Games book, "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," is now available. It was released on March 18, 2025. The story is a prequel that takes place during the Second Quarter Quell, which is the 50th Hunger Games. This setting occurs nearly 25 years before Katniss Everdeen's story. Lionsgate has announced that a movie based on the book is also in development. The film is scheduled for release on November 26, 2026. Fans are excited to return to the world of Panem, where the history of the Hunger Games continues to unfold. The story centers on Haymitch Abernathy. He won the 50th Hunger Games and is a mentor to Katniss and Peeta. The plot reveals his experiences as a 16-year-old tribute and explores how his past trauma led him to struggle with alcoholism. Details about the movie's cast are still not confirmed. Original cast members from previous films will likely not return, as the new story takes place before their characters were introduced. This includes popular actors like Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. Fans eagerly await more information as the release dates approach.