May the odds be ever in your favour, because Panem is back on the big screen. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens in theatres on Friday, November 20, 2026, taking fans back in time to the Games that shaped a young Haymitch Abernathy long before he mentored anyone.
Suzanne Collin's world is packed with detail: twelve districts with their own industries, a ruthless Capitol, genetically engineered creatures and a calendar of anniversary Games known as Quarter Quells. Whether you devoured the books in one weekend or only know the movies, there's more to discover.
This Hunger Games quiz puts your trivia knowledge to the test with 15 questions on the characters, the districts, the arena and the prequels. The first few are a warm-up, and the last few will separate casual viewers from serious Panem scholars.
Grab your bow (or your popcorn) and see how long you can survive.
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Panem's Districts at a Glance
Panem is split into twelve districts, plus District 13, which the Capitol claims was destroyed after the first rebellion. Each one exists to supply the Capitol with something, and that industry shapes everything from its wealth to its tributes' chances. District 1, 2, and 4 are the richest and most likely to produce trained "Careers," while outlying districts like 11 and 12 struggle just to eat.
| District | Primary industry | What it is known for |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Luxury goods | One of the wealthier districts; its tributes are often Career tributes. |
| District 2 | Masonry and weaponry | Closely associated with the Capitol and the Peacekeepers |
| District 3 | Technology | Electronics, computers, and other technological devices |
| District 4 | Fishing | Its residents are skilled with nets and tridents, and its tributes are often Careers. |
| District 5 | Power | Electricity and energy production, including power infrastructure |
| District 6 | Transportation | Trains, hovercraft, and other transportation systems. |
| District 7 | Lumber | Forestry, timber, and paper production |
| District 8 | Textiles | Fabric, clothing, and uniforms for Panem |
| District 9 | Grain | Grain production and harvesting; often described as Panem's breadbasket |
| District 10 | Livestock | Raising cattle and other animals for food supplies |
| District 11 | Agriculture | Its people endure harsh conditions and strict Capitol control. |
| District 12 | Coal mining | One of the poorest districts and the home of Katniss Everdeen, Peeta Mellark, and Gale Hawthorne. |
| District 13 | Nuclear technology and military operations | Officially destroyed before the original trilogy, it secretly survives and becomes a major center of the rebellion. |
The Hunger Games Books and Movies in Order
There are two ways to explore Panem. Publication order follows the original trilogy first, then the prequels. Story order starts with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, set at the Tenth Hunger Games, 64 years before Katniss's story, moves to Sunrise on the Reaping and the 50th Games, then on to the trilogy.
The first book sold over 100 million globally, with over 50 million copies sold in the US alone.
Many fans recommend starting with the original trilogy, because the prequels reward readers who already know what's coming for characters like Snow and Haymitch.
September 2008
The Hunger Games is published by Scholastic.
September 2009
Catching Fire is published
August 2010
Mockingjay completes the trilogy
March 23, 2023
The Hunger Games movie opens in theatres
2013-2015
Catching Fire, Mockingjay Part 1 and Mockingjay Part 2 follow each November
May 2020
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is published
November 2023
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie is released
March 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping is published
November 20, 2026
Sunrise on the Reaping opens in theatres
What Inspired The Hunger Games?
The series feels futuristic, but its roots are ancient. Collins has named the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur as a major influence: as punishment, Athens had to send seven young men and seven young women to Crete, where they were fed to the monster in the Labyrinth. Theseus ended the cycle by volunteering to go, just as Katniss steps forward at the reaping.
I guess in her own way, Katniss is a futuristic Theseus.
Suzanne Collins
The other spark was modern. Collins said the idea came while she was flipping channels between reality TV and real war coverage, and the blurring of entertainment and suffering became the heart of the Games. Add the gladiator contests of ancient Rome, and the meaning of "Panem" makes perfect sense: a society kept quiet with food and spectacle.
However you scored, every answer brings you closer to the heart of Collins's world: a story with power, spectacle and the courage to refuse to play along. With Sunrise on the Reaping arriving November 20, now is the perfect time to revisit the books or rewatch the movies. Share your score with fellow fans and see who would really survive the arena.
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