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The Hunger Games

Summary

A science fiction film series based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. The four installment franchise takes place in a dystopian post-apocalyptic future in the nation of Panem, featuring the protagonist, Katniss Everdeen as she tries to stop The Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains.

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Donald Sutherland as President Snow, Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta
Why a Hunger Games TV Series Could Explore the Story Better Than the Films

The Hunger Games films adapt plenty of the novel trilogy's storylines well. But, what could a TV show do better?

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The Hunger Games- 10 Things the Original Movies Do Better Than the Prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Tom Blyth as Snow and Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray The Hunger Games Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss and Amandla Stenberg as Rue
The Hunger Games: 10 Things the Original Movies Do Better Than the Prequel

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes teases the beginning of many things to come in future Hunger Games. But, what did the original movies do better?

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Rachel Zegler as Lucy and Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss in The Hunger Games movies
The Hunger Games: The 15 Best Characters in the Franchise, Ranked

Following the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, here are the best characters from The Hunger Games franchise.

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Breaking Down the Similarities and Differences Between Lucy Gray Baird and Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games
Hunger Games In Order: How to Watch Chronologically and By Release Date

The Hunger Games franchise is a popular dystopian series that has had lasting success, and with a new release, here is the franchise in order.

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes cast including Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird, Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow, and Viola Davis as Dr. Volumnia Gaul
Studios Can Learn From the Success of The Hunger Games Prequel

While The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes had a perceived "soft" opening, keeping the film's budget low has guaranteed its success.

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Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch, Mahershala Ali as Boggs, and the cat from The Hunger Games Franchise
10 Incredibly Underappreciated Characters in The Hunger Games Universe

Some of The Hunger Games' characters have remained solidly appreciated among fans, but others and their contributions are still seriously overlooked.

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The Hunger Games- How Renewed Interest and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Reflect Our Current World
Francis Lawrence next to a stylized image of bloody sneakers
The Hunger Games Director Attached to Direct Stephen King's The Long Walk

After years in development hell, The Long Walk now has Francis Lawrence of The Hunger Games franchise attached to direct.

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The Hunger Games- The Best Scenes From the Franchise, Ranked
The Hunger Games: The Best Scenes From the Franchise, Ranked

The Hunger Games franchise has a myriad of scenes that will forever remain embossed in its viewers' hearts.

Lucy Gray Baird singing into a microphone at the reaping in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Hunger Games: What Happened to Lucy Gray Baird?

Fans of The Hunger Games are still wondering about the fate of Lucy Gray Baird. Let's dive into the possibilities of what could have happened to her.

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Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird / Peter Dinklage as Dean Casca Highbottom / Hunter Schafer as Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The 10 Best Acting Performances in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Ranked

Whether or not audiences went into the film as established fans of the talented actors featured, certain performances stood out.

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The Hunger Games: Peeta Mellark's 10 Best Quotes

Peeta Mellark is one of the best characters in the Hunger Games franchise. Let's take a look at his top 10 quotes.

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Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2
The Hunger Games: Every Movie in the Franchise, Ranked

It's been 10 years since The Hunger Games franchise hit theaters. Here's how we would rank the four films.

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Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird and Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023) promo material.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: Breaking Down Every Easter Egg in the Prequel

The much-anticipated Hunger Games prequel manages to stand on its own while also containing plenty of nods to its predecessors.

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Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird standing in a broken dome arena for The Hunger Games in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023)
Exclusive: Hunger Games Prequel Producer on Returning to the Franchise and Shooting Overseas

Nina Jacobson spoke to MovieWeb about reteaming with returning director Francis Lawrence and those impressive tournament visuals shot overseas.

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Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss and Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird in their Hunger Games movies
The Hunger Games: Katniss Everdeen and Lucy Gray Baird Have One Major Difference

Although both represented District 12 in The Hunger Games, the similarities between Lucy Gray and Katniss end there.

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What We Know About the Flickerman Family in The Hunger Games

Here's how Lucky and Ceasar Flickerman are connected.

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Hunter Schafer and Josh Andrés Rivera in The Hunger Games
Exclusive: Hunter Schafer and Josh Andrés Rivera on The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Hunter Schafer and Josh Andrés Rivera share their take on their roles in the prequel film and other memorable on-set moments.

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The Hunger Games’ 13 Districts, Explained

In The Hunger Games, Panem is divided into 13 separate districts. Here are each of their assigned roles in serving the Capitol.

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Rachel Zegler as Lucy and Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss in The Hunger Games movies
Rachel Zegler Recalls Jennifer Lawrence Offering to Strangle Her in Joke “You’ll Never Take My Part” Photo on First Meeting

Rachel Zegler stars in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes years after Jennifer Lawrence led the franchise as Katniss Everdeen.

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