The next Warrior Cats books
For readers following Changing Skies, the next numbered novel after Guiding Light is False Dawn, book 5. HarperCollins lists 30 March 2027 as its US on-sale date; future schedules can change.
Last checked: 2026-10-24. Facts below were re-read on 2026-10-24.
Evidence and limits
These dates come from the publisher's own product listings, not a wiki citation to a publisher that was never opened. Released and forthcoming entries are kept separate, and dates refer to the cited US listings rather than every language or format.
Confirmed publisher calendar
Checked 24 October 2026. Open the publisher link before preordering, especially outside the US.
| Book | US on-sale date | Status at check date | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guiding Light (Changing Skies 4) | 6 October 2026 | Released | HarperCollins |
| Darktail's Judgment (Super Edition) | 8 September 2026 | Released | HarperCollins |
| False Dawn (Changing Skies 5) | 30 March 2027 | Forthcoming; subject to change | HarperCollins |
What to check before ordering
- Match the arc and book number: Changing Skies 5 is not graphic novel Volume 5.
- Choose language, territory and format; a paperback or translated edition may follow a different schedule.
- For Guiding Light, the cited US hardcover record gives ISBN 9780063357211.
- Check whether the shop offers a preorder or an in-stock copy, and compare delivery estimates with the publication date.
What is not confirmed here
This page does not assign a title or date to Changing Skies book 6. That is a limit of this check, not a claim that no later announcement exists anywhere. Likewise, it is not an exhaustive calendar of reprints, comics or translations.
If you are new to the series, do not begin with the newest release merely because it is current. Start with Into the Wild and follow the main-arc order.
Questions people ask
What is the next Changing Skies book?
False Dawn, book 5, is listed by HarperCollins for 30 March 2027. The date is a future US publisher schedule, not a worldwide delivery guarantee.
Is Guiding Light already out?
Yes. HarperCollins gives 6 October 2026, and the official Warrior Cats site carries an on-sale announcement.
When did Darktail's Judgment release?
The cited HarperCollins US listing gives 8 September 2026. Check a local publisher or bookseller for other editions.
Sources
- HarperCollins: Guiding Light
- HarperCollins: False Dawn
- HarperCollins: Darktail's Judgment
- Official Guiding Light on-sale announcement