Panem is coming back to the big screen. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the film of Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel about a young Haymitch Abernathy, opens in German cinemas on 19 November 2026. If you live in Germany and want to catch up before then, the books are easy to find second-hand, often for a fraction of the new price.
There is one small complication for English speakers: the German editions use completely different titles. This guide sets out the best reading order, matches every English title to its German name, lists the films in order and explains how to pick up used copies at medimops, the German online shop for second-hand books, films and games.
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In this guide
English and German Titles at a Glance
If you are browsing a German shop, these are the titles to search for. The order below is publication order, which is the one we recommend for first-time readers.
| # | English title | German title | Published | Set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hunger Games | Die Tribute von Panem: Tödliche Spiele | 2008 | 74th Hunger Games |
| 2 | Catching Fire | Die Tribute von Panem: Gefährliche Liebe | 2009 | 75th Hunger Games |
| 3 | Mockingjay | Die Tribute von Panem: Flammender Zorn | 2010 | The rebellion |
| 4 | The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Das Lied von Vogel und Schlange | 2020 | 10th Hunger Games, 64 years before Katniss |
| 5 | Sunrise on the Reaping | Der Tag bricht an | 2025 | 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before Katniss |
Which Order Should You Read In?
There are two sensible ways to read the series. The first is publication order, starting with The Hunger Games and finishing with Sunrise on the Reaping. The medimops magazine recommends this for a first read, because you meet Panem, President Snow and Haymitch exactly as Katniss does. Many details in the later prequels land harder once you already know who these characters become.
The second option is chronological order, following Panem’s own timeline. That means starting with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, set 64 years before Katniss, then Sunrise on the Reaping, set 24 years before, and finishing with the original trilogy. It works best for a re-read, when you already know the twists and want to see the history unfold in sequence. Browse Suzanne Collins books at medimops.
The Five Books in Brief
- The Hunger Games: Katniss Everdeen volunteers in place of her younger sister Prim and must survive the 74th Hunger Games with Peeta Mellark.
- Catching Fire: after their victory, Katniss and Peeta become symbols of resistance, and the 75th Games bring former victors back into the arena.
- Mockingjay: open rebellion against the Capitol begins, and Katniss becomes the face of the uprising. The novel was later split into two films.
- The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: an 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow mentors Lucy Gray Baird of District 12 at the 10th Hunger Games.
- Sunrise on the Reaping: 16-year-old Haymitch is reaped for the 50th Games, the Second Quarter Quell, when twice as many tributes are sent into the arena.
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What We Know About the New Film
Sunrise on the Reaping adapts the fifth novel and is directed again by Francis Lawrence, who has made most of the Panem films since Catching Fire. A new cast plays the younger versions of familiar characters: Joseph Zada is Haymitch Abernathy, Mckenna Grace plays Maysilee Donner, Ralph Fiennes is President Coriolanus Snow, Elle Fanning plays Effie Trinket, Jesse Plemons is Plutarch Heavensbee and Kieran Culkin plays Caesar Flickerman.
Because the film covers Haymitch’s story in full, anyone who wants to avoid spoilers should read the novel before their cinema trip. The book was only published in 2025, but second-hand copies are already turning up.
The Films in Order
For the films, release order is the easiest way to watch. The first four tell Katniss’ story, and the two prequels follow.
- The Hunger Games (2012)
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014)
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023)
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026)
medimops sells used DVDs and Blu-rays as well as books, so you can often pick up the earlier films alongside the novels. Look for the films on DVD and Blu-ray.
Why Buy Second-Hand at medimops?
medimops describes itself as the online shop with the largest selection of used books, films, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, vinyl and games, with more than four million items at up to 70 percent below the new price. Every item is checked by hand for its condition and sold in grades from like new (neuwertig) through very good (sehr gut) and good (gut) to acceptable (akzeptabel), with the price reflecting the grade.
For a series like this, buying used makes a lot of sense. Popular titles sell in large numbers, so there is a steady supply of second-hand copies, and you can choose a like-new copy for a gift or an acceptable one for a quick read. If a title is out of stock, you can add it to your wishlist and ask for an email alert when it returns. When you have finished, medimops’ sister service momox buys used books, DVDs and games at a fixed price.
Tips for English Speakers in Germany
- Search for the German title if you want the German edition. If you would rather read in English, search for the English title and check the language in the product details before ordering.
- Reading a series you already know in German is a gentle way to practise the language, because you can follow the plot even when a word is unfamiliar.
- Check the condition grade and the edition before ordering, especially if you want matching covers across the series.
- Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout, so check them there before you order.
Conclusion
Whether you read in publication order or follow Panem’s timeline, there is just enough time to work through the five Hunger Games novels before Sunrise on the Reaping arrives on 19 November 2026. Knowing the German titles makes them easy to find, and buying second-hand keeps the cost down while giving the books a second life. Start your Panem collection at medimops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I read the Hunger Games books in?
For a first read, publication order: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, then Sunrise on the Reaping.
What is Sunrise on the Reaping called in German?
The novel is published in German as Der Tag bricht an. The film keeps the title Die Tribute von Panem: Sunrise on the Reaping.
When is Sunrise on the Reaping released in Germany?
The film opens in German cinemas on 19 November 2026.
Does medimops sell films as well as books?
Yes. medimops sells used books, films, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, vinyl and games.
