The saga of The Hunger Games continues to capture the attention of millions around the world. Since its debut in 2008, Suzanne Collins’ original trilogy has sold more than 100 million copies and will soon have a new book that will star Haymitch Abernathy.
One of the most remembered characters of the series is Haymitch Abernathy, played on the big screen by Woody Harrelson. Haymitch, with his wit and cunning, plus his turbulent past as winner of the 50th Hunger Games, has left a lasting impression.
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We know Haymitch mainly for being the mentor of Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark, but now we will learn more about his story in the book and movie that will be released about him.
What will Haymitch Abernathy’s book be about?
On the morning of this June 6, Suzanne Collins announced a new book titled “Sunrise on the Reaping”, which will be released on March 18, 2025. Scholastic has confirmed that this prequel will focus on the 50th Hunger Games, delving into the story of Haymitch Abernathy.
The new novel will be set 24 years before the original trilogy and decades after “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the prequel released in November 2023.
Suzanne Collins has mentioned that this story will allow for a deeper exploration of propaganda and the control of the narrative, highlighting the relevance of the question “Real or not real?” in the contemporary context.
Anticipation for “Sunrise on the Reaping” is high, since fans of the sequel have made the name trendy of this character.
Haymitch Abernathy’s book will have a movie
The film adaptation of “Sunrise on the Reaping” is coming to theaters on November 20, 2026, revealed Variety. Francis Lawrence, who has directed every installment of “The Hunger Games” since “Catching Fire” in 2013, is in talks to direct this new film.
The film franchise has generated more than 3.3 billion dollars at the global box office, with 2013’s “Catching Fire” the highest grossing with 865 million dollars.
Although “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” It did not reach the same level of box office success as the original saga, it did manage to be profitable and has motivated the studio to move forward with another installment.
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