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NEW YORK — The latest installment in the blockbuster “Hunger Games” series, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” has achieved a record-breaking launch, selling over 1.5 million copies globally in its debut week. Suzanne Collins’ highly anticipated new novel is already demonstrating phenomenal success in the young adult fiction market.
Unprecedented Sales Figures
“Sunrise on the Reaping” has surpassed 1.2 million units sold in the United States alone, exceeding twice the initial sales rate of its predecessor, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” Furthermore, sales have more than tripled those of “Mockingjay,” released in 2010. Published on March 18, the novel has garnered overwhelmingly positive critical reception, marked by midnight release events at bookstores internationally.
Publisher’s Statement
Ellie Berger, President of Scholastic, stated in a Thursday announcement, “Following almost a year of eager anticipation, the sales performance of ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ has surpassed all projections. The overwhelmingly positive critical and fan reaction to the book worldwide is equally remarkable.”
Movie Adaptation on the Horizon
The “Hunger Games” series, encompassing five books to date, has collectively sold tens of millions of copies, serving as the inspiration for a highly successful film series that has grossed over a billion dollars. A cinematic adaptation of “Sunrise on the Reaping” is already planned for release on November 20, 2026, further fueling fan excitement.