Outstanding achievements of the “Battle Arena” brand

Before the premiere of *The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes*, let’s take a look back at the remarkable achievements of the *The Hunger Games* franchise, which has made a significant impact in the film industry over the years.

One of the Highest-Grossing Film Adaptations in Hollywood

When mentioning successful film adaptations from literature, titles like *Harry Potter*, *The Lord of the Rings*, and *The Hunger Games* stand out. The *The Hunger Games* series, released between 2012 and 2015, includes: *The Hunger Games*, *The Hunger Games: Catching Fire*, *The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1*, and *The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2*. These films garnered a massive fan following and generated significant box office revenue globally.

According to the Box Office Mojo revenue aggregator, the *The Hunger Games* series has amassed over $2.96 billion worldwide, with $1.45 billion from North America and $1.51 billion from the international market. This impressive $1.45 billion revenue places *The Hunger Games* franchise among the top three highest-grossing film adaptations of young adult novels, only behind the *Harry Potter* series and the *Twilight* saga. The first film, *The Hunger Games*, even surpassed *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2* to claim the top spot in this category with over $408 million in North America.

In 2019, four years after the final installment, *The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2*, the book series by Suzanne Collins was acknowledged by BBC News as one of the 100 most influential novels.

A Franchise Celebrated by Audiences and Award Shows

The *The Hunger Games* films have consistently received high ratings from critics, with scores of 84%, 90%, 70%, and 70% on Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, the series has won numerous awards, collecting 55 accolades from 140 nominations across various categories, including Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director, and more. Notably, there were 9 wins at the MTV Movie Awards, 7 People’s Choice Awards from 8 nominations, and one Golden Globe nomination…

It’s worth noting that the first film also won a Grammy Award for “Best Song Written for Visual Media” for the song “Safe & Sound” performed by country superstar Taylor Swift.

Launching Careers for Many Talented Actors

The series centers around Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl from District 12 of the dystopian nation of Panem, who becomes embroiled in a rebellion against the oppressive regime of President Snow. The character is portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence, who has received significant acclaim for her performance, including one Oscar win from four nominations, one BAFTA win from two nominations, and four Critics’ Choice Awards out of 14 nominations. Katniss Everdeen remains one of the most iconic roles in her career since she was born in 1990.

Alongside Jennifer Lawrence, the films feature two prominent male leads—Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.

Josh Hutcherson gained fame from films like *Journey to the Center of the Earth* (2008) and *The Kids Are All Right* (2010) before becoming a household name as Peeta Mellark, the male lead in the *The Hunger Games* series, winning numerous MTV Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and People’s Choice Awards…

Despite being known as the younger brother of Chris Hemsworth, or Miley Cyrus’s ex-boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth has also established a successful career with significant roles, especially as Gale Hawthorne, Katniss Everdeen’s love interest. The success of *The Hunger Games* has opened many doors for Liam in his acting career.

British actor Sam Claflin also became a notable figure after his breakout role in *The Hunger Games*. He appeared starting in the second installment and quickly rose to global stardom, later featuring in several acclaimed projects like *Me Before You* (2016), *Peaky Blinders* (2019–2022), and *Enola Holmes* (2020)…

The upcoming prequel titled *The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes* will explore the early days of the franchise, featuring numerous talented actors. Set 64 years before the events of *The Hunger Games*, the film follows a young Coriolanus Snow (played by Tom Blyth), who is destined to become the tyrannical president in the later series.

Coriolanus Snow is set to be a pivotal character in *The Hunger Games* franchise, and his character arc will be further explored in this prequel. He is associated with Lucy Gray Baird (played by Rachel Zegler), a unique girl from District 12. The narrative will delve into Snow’s early life and the events that shape him into the ruthless leader of Panem.

Lucy Gray, played by Rachel Zegler, is a character of significant importance. Zegler, who previously starred in Steven Spielberg’s *West Side Story*, has received acclaim for her performance and is expected to bring depth to her role in the franchise. The character of Coriolanus Snow is directed by Francis Lawrence, who directed all five films in *The Hunger Games* series, and Tom Blyth has been cast in the leading role. The film also features contributions from notable talents such as Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis and Emmy-winning actor Peter Dinklage…

*The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes* is set to premiere on November 17, 2023, in both 2D and IMAX 2D formats.