A decade after its debut, The Hunger Games franchise remains a dystopian genre pinnacle. With a compelling narrative, intricate world-building, and a spectacle of power and violence, the trilogy grossed over $2.9 billion worldwide, influencing a wave of dystopian films in the 2010s.
As fans eagerly await The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, a prequel set 64 years before the original, exploring President Snow’s early life, all The Hunger Games movies are exclusively available for streaming on Lionsgate Play.
Revisit the world of Panem and immerse yourself in tales of survival, courage, and hope.
The Hunger Games (2012)
Jennifer Lawrence brought Katniss Everdeen to life, a resourceful sixteen-year-old from District 12 in the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem. Katniss, accustomed to providing for her family, bravely volunteers for the 74th Hunger Games, a televised event where tributes must fight to the death. Teaming up with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), they unintentionally challenge the Capitol’s authority.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
‘Catching Fire’ continues Katniss and Peeta’s journey with a Victory Tour, but Katniss senses it fuels a rebellion. The Capitol holds the 75th Hunger Games (Quarter Quell), where past victors, including Katniss and Peeta, are forced back into the arena. As the duo realizes the rebellion’s depth, they become pivotal in a movement that could reshape Panem.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014)
Rescued from the Quarter Quell, Katniss becomes the face of rebellion in District 13. Her home destroyed, she lives under President Alma Coin’s leadership. Katniss, now the Mockingjay, fights to save Peeta, kidnapped by the Capitol. In Mockingjay Part 1, she grapples with loss and the heavy responsibility of her role in the rebellion.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)
In the final film, Katniss joins forces with Peeta, Gale, and Finnick to overthrow President Snow. Battling in the Capitol’s streets, they face deadly traps, confront enemies, and confront moral dilemmas shaping Panem’s future. Katniss realizes that true liberation requires eliminating all threats and putting an end to the bloodshed.