The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2026)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Francis Lawrence

Producer:

Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilik

Writer:

Peter Craig, Danny Strong, Suzanne Collins

Release Date:

Sep 5, 2026

Runtime:

2hr 3m

Synopsis

The worldwide phenomenon continues. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) has survived The Hunger Games and rises with District 13 to fight against President Snow (Donald Sutherland). Each film features new sneak peeks into the upcoming The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

Cast

  • Jennifer Lawrence
  • Josh Hutcherson
  • Liam Hemsworth
  • Woody Harrelson
  • Donald Sutherland
  • Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Julianne Moore
  • Willow Shields
  • Sam Claflin
  • Elizabeth Banks
Moviegoers are saying
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 divides audiences with its shift from arena action to psychological warfare, earning mixed reactions for its character focus and political themes. While viewers praise iconic moments like 'The Hanging Tree' song and the rebellion's fiery rhetoric, many express frustration with reduced Peeta screentime and increased focus on the love triangle dynamics.
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  • Apr 21, 2021

    too much gale and not enough finnick 🙄🤚

    18.9K Likes
    kiana 🎞
    kiana 🎞
    May 5, 2021

    it's no coincidence that the worst Hunger Games film is the one where Peeta has the least screen time

    14.7K Likes
    liam f
    liam f
    Feb 24, 2021

    wish they would have just thrown gale in the hunger games hes really annoying

    11.6K Likes
    bel
    bel
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    Nov 30, 2021

    katniss: *mentally unstable & traumatized* plutarch: I LIKE YOUR VIBE! KEEP IT GOING!

    10.2K Likes
    amber ᱬ
    amber ᱬ
    Aug 19, 2020

    2 hours of nothing and i eat it up every time

    9.0K Likes
    heykorra
    heykorra
    Jun 14, 2020

    "fire is catching and if we burn, you burn with us" CHILLS EVERY SINGLE TIME !!!!!

    8.2K Likes
    aaron
    aaron
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    Dec 20, 2021

    does gale ever shut up

    7.5K Likes
    tawni─ ⊹ ⊱ ☆ ⊰ ⊹ ─
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    Nov 9, 2018

    the hanging tree song did not need to go that hard

    6.2K Likes
    stephanie
    stephanie
    Aug 9, 2020

    “I’m filling them all up with finnick” god I WISH

    5.9K Likes
    eely 👻
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Top Reviews
  • christine
    christine liked
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

    peeta stop

    😭 😂 🔥 27 3Y
    kayl
    kayl loved
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

    9/10 i would’ve rated it a 10 but i was waiting the whole movie for Katniss to find Peeta, and then when she did, he tried to kill her😭. also everytime i saw Peeta i got so sad cus hes my favorite and it looked like he was in so much pain. but besides that this is a great movie!

    🔥 😭 8 3Y
    kara busby
    kara busby loved
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

    I WANT THE REBELS TO KNOW THAT I’M ALIVE. THAT I’M IN DISTRICT 8 WHERE THE CAPITOL JUST B*MBED A HOSPITAL FILLED WITH UNARMED MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. AND THERE WILL BE NO SURVIVORS. IF YOU THINK FOR ONE SECOND THAT THE CAPITOL WILL EVER TREAT US FAIRLY YOU ARE LYINGTOYOURSELVES

    3 🔥 😭 6 4Y
  • Eva
    Eva loved
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

    so damn good emulates the book so well, acting is spectacular, always keeps me on the edge of my seat they did amazing with the cinematography and cgi too!!! cannot believe that i’ve slept on these movies for so long im like mad at myself😭😭😭

    2 🔥 5 2Y
    Formal
    Formal liked
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

    JOIN THE MOCKINGJAY! 🏹 JOIN THE FIGHT! 🏹

    1 🔥 😂 4 2Y
    Anonymous
    Anonymous loved
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

    First time I watched it I didn’t really understand much of it but now I do and I love it. I didn’t really like that there was no hunger games in the movie but I guess it would be boring if it was like that in every movie. I am definitely going to watch it again

    1 🔥 2 3Y
  • Ethan peal
    Ethan peal liked
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

    Good but a huge step down from the second film. This is partially because of the decision to split the third novel into two films.

    3 3Y
    zxki
    zxki liked
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

    Wasn't sure where this would go, but I'm glad it's not a repeat. The themes and politics of this franchise have always been relevant and prevalent to our timeline, but watching this now, 10+ years later, I think it's clear to say Suzanne Collins studied history enough to notice the recurring…

    🔥 2 8M
    KingVonSchweetz
    KingVonSchweetz is "meh" on
    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

    It’s just all disappointing. Quote: there is no progress without compromise… Character: Effie Moment: the bombing of 8 Rating: 5/10

    1 😭 1 3Y

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Metacritic

64
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Based on 46 Critics
6.3

USER SCORE (1005)

Generally favorable reviews based on 1005 Reviews
75
Nov 20, 2015

This installment substitutes psychological action for physical thrills.

Metacritic review by Lawrence Toppman
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer
75
Nov 20, 2015

If Mockingjay - Part 1 is quieter and less flashy than its predecessors, that doesn't make it less satisfying.

Metacritic review by Steven Rea
Steven Rea
Philadelphia Inquirer
50
Nov 20, 2014

That makes Mockingjay – Part 1 an experience to be endured, like a prison sentence, rather than enjoyed. By all means, bring on the revolution: It has to be more exciting than this.

Metacritic review by Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2026) (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2026) (2026)?
The movie is 2hr 3min long.
What's The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2026) (2026) about?
The worldwide phenomenon continues. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) has survived The Hunger Games and rises with District 13 to fight against President Snow (Donald Sutherland). Each film features new sneak peeks into the upcoming The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
Who's the cast of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2026) (2026)?
  • Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen
  • Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark
  • Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne
  • Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy
  • Donald Sutherland as President Snow
  • Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee
  • Julianne Moore as President Alma Coin
  • Willow Shields as Primrose Everdeen
  • Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair
  • Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket
Who's the director behind The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2026) (2026)?
Francis Lawrence directed The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2026) (2026).
Who produced The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2026) (2026)?
Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik produced The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2026) (2026).
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