Publisher Scholastic and Lionsgate Film have exciting news for Hunger Games fans with the announcement of a fifth novel and a new movie set in author Suzanne Collins's dystopian universe. Titled "Sunrise on the Reaping," the novel will explore propaganda and control in the fictional country of Panem during the 50th Hunger Games. The story takes place 24 years before the original trilogy, offering a deeper look at the origins of the brutal competition. Fans can expect the book to hit shelves on March 18 next year, with a movie adaptation scheduled for release in November 2026. With over 100 million copies of the series sold and more than $3.3 billion in worldwide box office earnings, the Hunger Games phenomenon continues to captivate audiences with its gripping tales of rebellion and survival in a totalitarian society.