The Hunger Games (Los Juegos del Hambre) book

The Hunger Games is a globally renowned dystopian novel written by American author Suzanne Collins. First published in 2008 by Scholastic in the United States, it quickly became a cultural phenomenon, launching a major franchise that includes multiple sequels, prequels, and a blockbuster film series.

The brand is originally American, with the first editions printed and marketed by Scholastic Inc. Today, ownership of the publishing rights remains primarily with Scholastic for the English-language market, while the film and media rights are owned by Lionsgate. Manufacturing (printing) occurs in various countries depending on the regional distributor, such as RBA or Molino in Spanish-speaking markets, making the physical product a result of international distribution networks.