NEW YORK — The latest installment of the “Hunger Games” saga has taken the literary world by storm, selling over 1.5 million copies globally in its first week of release. This remarkable debut marks a new record for Suzanne Collins’ popular series.
The novel, titled “Sunrise on the Reaping,” has captivated readers with a staggering 1.2 million copies sold in the United States alone. This impressive figure more than doubles the initial sales pace of its immediate forerunner, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” and surpasses the sales of “Mockingjay,” which hit shelves back in 2010. Released on March 18, the book has been greeted with glowing reviews from both critics and fans, with bookstores worldwide hosting midnight events to celebrate its arrival.
Scholastic’s president, Ellie Berger, expressed her delight in a statement, highlighting that the sales of “Sunrise on the Reaping” have shattered expectations. The tremendous critical acclaim and enthusiastic fan reception worldwide further underscore the book’s impact.
The “Hunger Games” series, consisting of five books, has sold tens of millions of copies and laid the groundwork for a successful film franchise that has generated billions of dollars. An adaptation of “Sunrise on the Reaping” is already on the agenda, slated for release on November 20, 2026, continuing the saga’s legacy on the big screen.