Movie · 2012
Is The Hunger Games based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Hunger Games is based on the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008).
The Hunger Games is book 1 of The Hunger Games series.
The movie was released in 2012.
The book behind The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins · first published 2008 · 374 pages · young adult fiction, science fiction literature, post-apocalyptic literature
2008 novel by Suzanne Collins.
Read next: 8 books like The Hunger Games →
The Hunger Games: books in order
- The Hunger Games (2008)
- Catching Fire (2009)
- Mockingjay (2010)
- The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020)
- Sunrise on the Reaping (2025)
Common questions
Is The Hunger Games based on a book?
Yes. The Hunger Games is based on the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008).
Who wrote the book The Hunger Games is based on?
The Hunger Games was written by Suzanne Collins and first published in 2008.
Is The Hunger Games part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in The Hunger Games series (5 books listed below in reading order).
How long is the book?
The Hunger Games is about 374 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Hunger Games, book 1 of The Hunger Games. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Suzanne Collins's books
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (film, 2013)
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (film, 2014)
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (film, 2015)
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (film, 2023)
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (film, 2026)