The Prelude: Prequel Hype Is Real
Fans of The Hunger Games, get ready to delve deeper into the gritty, dystopian universe you adore. Over a decade after Jennifer Lawrence first took aim as Katniss Everdeen, Suzanne Collins’ gripping world is expanding. How, you ask? With the upcoming cinematic release of the series prequel, “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”
“A little over a decade since the first film starring Jennifer Lawrence, fans of Suzanne Collins’s brutal dystopian world are about to be treated to the film adaptation of her prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,”
And let’s face it, this isn’t merely an addition; it’s a seismic shift that will reset the way we experience this iconic franchise. Here’s your comprehensive guide, whether you’re a Hunger Games newbie or a seasoned veteran who’s been through the Games more times than you can count.
Meet the Prequel Cast: Fresh Faces, Old Shadows
Set 64 years before the first film, the prequel follows the life of a young Coriolanus Snow, the infamous President of Panem, portrayed by Tom Blyth.
“Set 64 years before the first film, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes follows the 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) before his rise to power as Panem’s brutal President.”
In this installment, Snow is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, played by the talented Rachel Zegler. The movie promises to explore not just the vicious nature of the Games themselves but also the cunning politics of Panem’s elite.
“Assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) for the 10th annual Hunger Games, Snow is impressed by her abilities – and, using their combined political knowhow and charisma, the two work together to turn the odds of surviving both the brutal Hunger Games and the machinations of Panem’s elite.”
Rewatch the Classics: Hunger Games Films in Sequence
Before you rush to pre-order those prequel tickets, you might want to go back and rewatch the original series to refresh your memory.
“In the meantime, to reacquaint yourself with the iconic franchise, read on to see how to watch the films in either chronological order or release date order if you want to be clued up on what proceeds the prequel when you see it in the cinema later this year.”
For newcomers or for those wanting a refresher, here’s how you can watch the movies in the order that they were released or chronologically by the story.
In Chronological Order:
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
- The Hunger Games (2012)
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014)
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015)
In Release Order:
- The Hunger Games (2012)
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014)
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015)
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
Where to Stream: Your Digital Panem
As you prepare for the upcoming prequel, you can catch up on the original Hunger Games movies on Amazon Prime Video.
“You can watch The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 on Amazon Prime Video.”
The Future Is Hungry: What’s Next?
With the prequel setting the stage for new conversations about justice, power, and survival, the Hunger Games franchise proves that it’s far from over. Get ready, Tributes. This year’s Games are going to be unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
