Great question! Collins has stated that this book completes a “trilogy of prequels” in her head—starting with Songbirds, then Sunrise, and finally something else. But she’s also said she writes only when she has a “burning idea,” not for a paycheck. So, after Sunrise, we might get another prequel (maybe about Finnick’s Games? A 70th Hunger Games book?). Or she might call it quits and let us imagine the rest in our fan theories.
Personally, I’m hoping for a novel about Plutarch Heavensbee’s early years. Can you imagine the scheming? The costumes? The metaphors? But for now, we’re getting Haymitch, and that’s a pretty solid win.
One thing is certain: Suzanne Collins is not writing a sequel to Mockingjay. She’s said the original trilogy is a complete story, and bringing Katniss back as a grandma fighting a new rebellion would feel forced. So if you were waiting for “Katniss vs. the Capitol 2: Electric Boogaloo,” you might be disappointed. But hey, we get Haymitch’s backstory, which is arguably even better.
When Can You Get Your Hands on It?
Sunrise on the Reaping hits shelves on March 18, 2026. That’s barely a year away! Mark your calendar, set a reminder, and maybe start a countdown on your phone. And yes, there will be an audiobook, because who doesn’t want to hear Haymitch’s voice narrating his own misery?
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Also, get ready for a movie adaptation. Lionsgate has already confirmed they’re adapting it for the big screen, with Francis Lawrence returning to direct. So by 2026, you’ll likely be weeping in a theater while a young Haymitch screams at a Career pack. Bring tissues.
