Suzanne Collins announces new 'Hunger Games' prequel novel

Suzanne Collins, the author of "The Hunger Games" series, is writing a new book called "Sunrise on the Reaping." It is the fifth book in the series and will be released on March 18, 2025. The story starts with the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, which happened 24 years before the first book. The new book is inspired by an 18th-century Scottish philosopher and the problem of misinformation. It explores themes like propaganda and power. The question "Real or not real?" is important in the story. The first four "Hunger Games" books have sold over 100 million copies and have been translated into many languages. The movies based on the books have been very successful, making billions of dollars. The main character, Katniss Everdeen, was played by Jennifer Lawrence. The new book will be adapted into a movie set to be released on November 20, 2026. Suzanne Collins had initially ended the series after the third book but surprised everyone by releasing a prequel called "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" in 2020. This new book is set 64 years before the first one. Collins has used Greek mythology and Roman gladiator games in her previous books but for this one, she was inspired by David Hume, a Scottish philosopher. The new book is expected to bring new perspectives and revelations to the Hunger Games story. Fans are eagerly anticipating this addition to the series. The Hunger Games series has had a significant impact worldwide, representing concepts like freedom and equality.