Hunger Games fans 'work out' who 'next book' could be about after Sunrise on the Reaping

Fans of The Hunger Games have been sharing theories as to who a potential new book could focus on - with some predicting a huge twist.

12:06, 09 Apr 2025

A close up the spines of the three books in The Hunger Games Trilogy from author Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games fans are speculating that another book could be on the horizon(Image: Getty Images)

With the release of Sunrise on the Reaping last month, fans of The Hunger Games have already begun to beg for a sixth book set in the world of Panem.

While neither Suzanne Collins nor her publisher has confirmed (or denied) that another book will be written, that hasn't stopped fans from speculating about who a new novel could focus on - with many predicting a twist in any future instalments.

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The series began with three books told from the point of view of Hunger Games tribute - and eventual victor - Katniss Everdeen. While the prequels focused on earlier games, one followed Coriolanus Snow’s perspective as he mentored District 12 tribute (and eventual victor) Lucy Gray Baird, and the latest told the story of how Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss’s mentor, became the victor of the 50th Hunger Games.

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However, fans are now speculating that any further books may take the reader away from District 12 and focus instead on other characters.

Suzanne Collins attends "The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes"

Suzanne Collins is yet to confirm if there will be a third Hunger Games prequel(Image: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Lionsgate)

Taking to Reddit after reading the latest book, one fan asked: "We're all saying what book we want next, but what do we THINK will be next? Basically not a wishlist but prediction? I know Suzanne hasn't said anything yet but in case she does have more books planned what do you think will be next?

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"Everyone wants a Finnick book next but I have a feeling the next book will be similar to Ballad (as in a prequel not many were expecting). A plutarch book is likely."

Others were quick to echo the thought that if another prequel is planned it could likely focus on Plutarch Heavensbee, a character introduced in Catching Fire who featured rather prominently on Sunrise on the Reaping.

Plutarch, who was played by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Hunger Games films, is an undercover agent of the rebellion, within the upper echelons of Panem's society.

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Actors Philip Seymour Hoffman (L) and Julianne Moore (R) on the set of the film "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II

Philip Seymour Hoffman portrayed Plutarch Heavensbee in the Hunger Games films(Image: Murray Close/Getty Images)

Sharing their thoughts, another fan commented: "Plutarch 100% I already wanted his point of view before Sunrise to see how the rebellion started. Now after knowing that he was in it pretty much from the beginning, it makes so much sense to have his book. A book from a capitol citizen and the rebellion would be perfect."

While a second penned: "I think that if we get more prequels, we’ll continue the pattern of Capitol POVs and District POVs. I think Plutarch makes sense as the next POV character. And honestly, I think Annie’s games might make for the most interesting games to cover — I’ve seen the theory floated (ha) that the arena flooding was another rebel plot.

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"So that could connect well to a Plutarch POV where we get more of a look at the rebel operation behind it. We’d likely also get some insight into Finnick, Mags, and Annie this way."