Suzanne Collins' next book inThe Hunger Gamesfranchise,Sunrise on the Reaping, willtake place during the Second Quarter Quell,when many familiar characters were teenagers, including one who has yet to be seen. The film series began in 2012 when Lionsgate adapted Collins' first novel for the big screen, and it soon took the world by storm. More than a decade later,Collins has written fiveHunger Gamesbooks, all of which have been or will be adapted into movies.
Sunrise on the Reaping(the book) will be released on June 26, 2025, whileThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping(the film adaptation) is scheduled to premiere on July 08, 2025.
As mentioned above, Collins' next venture,Sunrise on the Reaping, revolves around the events ofthe 50th Hunger Games, aka the Second Quarter Quell.The story is told from Haymitch Abernathy’s point of view,seeing as he is one of the four District 12 tributes in the book. Yes, the 50th Hunger Games has twice the number of tributes. It falls on a Quarter Quell, which means it has to have a theme for the “special occasion.” However, Haymitch isn’t the only familiar character who lived in District 12 at that time, meaning some others might appear.
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Katniss Everdeen’s parents are around Haymitch’s age inSunrise on the Reaping,meaning they might be a part of the story. While Mrs. Everdeen is in the original trilogy, Mr. Everdeen has never appeared. He died in a coal mine explosion a few years beforeKatniss volunteered for Prim at District 12’s reaping for the 74th Hunger Games. So, the audience has heard Katniss talk about her father. However, he has never been a fully fledged character in any book or movie, and that shouldn’t change inSunrise on the Reaping.
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Katniss' father was someone she idolizedas he taught her almost everything she knew, making him almost like a mythical figure to the readers/viewers. Consequently, it will be difficult for the real version of Mr. Everdeen to live up to the vision everyone has of him in their head.The Hunger Gamesshouldn’t ruin his character, and the franchise can do so by avoiding introducing Katniss' fatherinSunrise on the Reaping.
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How The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping Can Include Katniss' Father
Sunrise On The Reaping Will Likely Feature The Younger Versions Of Many Familiar Characters
Given that Mr. Everdeen is a teenager during the Second Quarter Quell, he should be in the crowd when Haymitch is chosen to represent District 12 at the reaping. So,Sunrise on the Reapingcould feature Katniss' father making a cameo.Her mother will likely be a side character in the prequel since she was close toone of the District 12 tributes, Maysilee Donner. However, Mr. Everdeen doesn’t need to have a big role. The upcomingHunger Gamesmovie can simply show Katniss' father at the reaping as a nod to the viewers and to remind them of his existence.
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games is a multi-movie franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. The films are based on the young adult dystopian book series by author Suzanne Collins. The first film was released in 2012, followed by Catching Fire in 2013, Mockingjay Part 1 in 2014, and Mockingjay Part 2 in 2015. In 2023, the fifth film in the series was released, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
