The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023)
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a prequel movie set 64 years before the events of the original movie with Katniss Everdeen. The film centers on a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) and shows his rise to power as the leader of Panem. Taking place during the 10th Hunger Games, Snow is tasked with mentoring Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the tribute from District 12.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
- Release Date
- November 17, 2023
- Director
- Francis Lawrence
- Cast
- Tom Blyth , Rachel Zegler , Hunter Schafer , Jason Schwartzman , Peter Dinklage , Josh Andrés , Josh Andrés Rivera , Viola Davis
- Runtime
- 157 Minutes
- Writers
- Michael Lesslie , Michael Arndt , Suzanne Collins
- Studio(s)
- Color Force , Lionsgate
- Distributor(s)
- Lionsgate
- Sequel(s)
- The Hunger Games , The Hunger Games: Catching Fire , The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 , The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
- Franchise(s)
- The Hunger Games
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Why Lucy Gray Wasn't Katniss & Peeta's Mentor During The Hunger Games
Based on Hunger Games lore, Lucy Gray should have been Katniss and Peeta’s mentor after becoming a victor in Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Katniss Easter Egg In 10th Hunger Games Confirmed By Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Director
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes director Francis Lawrence confirms one of the film's Katniss Everdeen Easter eggs.
Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Box Office Hits Important Milestone Despite Huge Fall Off The Chart
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes passes a major domestic box office milestone despite staggering down the chart in week 6.
Lucy Gray’s Heartbreaking Moment With A Hunger Games Tribute Was Not Scripted In Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes
Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes star Sofia Sanchez explains that a tribute scene with Rachel Zegler's Lucy Gray was improvised.
The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Theory Connects Lucy Gray To A More Logical Character Than Katniss
Lucy Gray's unclear ending in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes has led to many theories surrounding her character and others.
The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Creates A Big New Katniss Mystery (That Another Hunger Games Character May Solve)
Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes gives the origin of Katniss' name, but the movie version leaves the details surrounding the obscure word a mystery.
This 2022 Western Is Perfect For Anyone Who Couldn’t Get Enough Of Snow In Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes
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Hunger Games: Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Digital Release Date Confirmed
The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes digital release date has been confirmed by Lionsgate, and it's just in time for the holidays.
Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Passes Huge Global Box Office Milestone
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes enters rarefied air for a 2023 movie as it crosses a major global box office milestone.
Clemensia's Death In Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Was The Best Way To Fix A Movie Problem
Clemensia was killed off in the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie despite having survived in the book. This ultimately served a vital purpose.
Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Box Office Breaks Hunger Games Record Even Catching Fire Couldn't
Although The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is the lowest-grossing movie in the franchise, it just accomplished a box office first.
10 Genius Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Theories That Totally Change The Hunger Games
The end of Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes is open-ended and leaves plenty of room for interpretation, making fan theories seem all the more true.
Why Didn't District 12 Mention Lucy Gray During Katniss' Time In The Hunger Games?
While not clear in The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes film, there's an explanation why Lucy Gray is not mentioned in Katniss' time in the Hunger Games.
Is There A 4-Hour Cut Of Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes? Hunger Games Petition Explained
There are rumors abound of a 4-hour version of Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and a petition hopes to see it released - but does this cut even exist?
Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Cut A Book Detail That Made 1 Character's Fate Even More Horrific
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes film made one character's fate incredibly sad, but one key book detail that was cut made it even more horrific.
Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Theory Suggests Lucy Gray Was In Katniss' Hunger Games All Along
Lucy Gray's fate after Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a mystery, but a Hunger Games theory suggests that she took part in Katniss' story.
Hunger Games Petition Asking For Rumored 4 Hour Songbirds & Snakes Extended Cut Gets Over 26K Signees
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes petition urging for the release of a rumored 4-hour extended cut gains traction online.
Hunger Games Movies Future Addressed By Young Snow Actor
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star Tom Blyth considers whether the Hunger Games franchise could continue for years to come with additional movies.
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1 Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Book Line May Explain Tigris' Transformation In The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games and Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes never fully explain Tigis' transformation, but Snow's thoughts provide a sinister clue.
Did Snow Actually Love Lucy Gray In Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes? It's Complicated
Snow and Lucy Gray's romance quickly fell to pieces in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which seems to indicate that it was never "true" love.