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Suzanne Collins on Sunrise on the Reaping film
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Lionsgate announces Sunrise on the Reaping film with Francis Lawrence directing
In March 2024 Lionsgate announced a film of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping, with Francis Lawrence returning to direct.
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Suzanne Collins publishes Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping
On 18 March 2025, Suzanne Collins released Sunrise on the Reaping, a Hunger Games prequel following young Haymitch Abernathy in the 50th Games.

Suzanne Collins breaks her silence to praise the Sunrise on the Reaping movie
The Hunger Games author, who has no social media and skipped the press tour, shared a rare message praising the new Haymitch prequel film ahead of its Nov. 20 release.