The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026)
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Synopsis
In this prequel to The Hunger Games, a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) — decades before becoming the tyrannical President of Panem — battles his instincts between good and evil as he mentors Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) in the 10th Hunger Games. Each film features new sneak peeks into the upcoming The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
Cast
- Dexter Sol Ansell
- Rosa Gotzler
- Clemens Schick
- Fionnula Flanagan
- Tom Blyth
- Hunter Schafer
- Ashley Liao
- Athena Strates
- Viola Davis
- Rachel Zegler
Moviegoers are saying
Audiences are experiencing mixed emotions with this film, with some expressing frustration over predictable villain arcs while others are picking up on compelling character dynamics and subtext. Unfortunately, technical difficulties at theaters have also impacted some viewers' ability to experience the film at all.
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- Nov 15, 2023
never trust a man during his buzz cut era
clem clemNov 14, 2023men have one bad breakup in high school and make it everyone’s problem for the rest of their life
LaurenNov 14, 2023caught myself getting upset when the bad guy i know is bad turns out to be bad
gracky - Nov 15, 2023
me when the situationship who broke my heart and left me in the woods introduces me to a plant and then 64 years later a girl named after the same plant starts an uprising against my government
emily kNov 14, 2023S(he) be(lie)ve(d)
CesarNov 14, 2023You know Sejanus wanted to kiss Coriolanus so hard
BlissFuel - Nov 16, 2023
if villain bad why sexy
júliaNov 14, 2023nazi eminem twink
AnthonysaiaNov 15, 2023if i hear that girl sing one more song
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- riki. lovedThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Yes, of course this was amazing. It keeps you on the edge of the seat, right from the beginning. At one point you support Lucy Gray, but you can catch yourself supporting Snow. You don’t know who is with who and what are their true motives. It is an insane thriller. Worth it.
Arin likedThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & SnakesI’ve prolly watched this but I really want the badge
veruzzz lovedThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesnever trust a man during his buzz cut era, i can fix him tho
- Allan dislikedThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Trash and hot garbage
Clay Werner lovedThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes8.5 - Nailed it. Best since Catching Fire. Casting was incredible - just fantastic performances throughout. Well written & maybe even better paced than the book. Prequels are always risky but this character study of anti-hero to villain was everything I hoped for.
Mason Fineman lovedThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & SnakesThis will be the best movie of the year and this book if one of the best books i've event read. I love hunger games and will always stand by this franchise.
- Julie_TV lovedThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
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vanessa_director lovedThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & SnakesA masterpiece 10/10 there’s not a single second when you’re bored!
Nora lovedThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesthe casting was incredible and the shots were beautiful, and rachel’s voice when she sings was a blessing for the ears. i loved every minute of it
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- ACarielle crawford
it’s not towards the movie , but the theater couldn’t get the movie to play therefore i couldn’t watch the movie :(
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026) come out in theaters?
September 7, 2026 is the release date.
Is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (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: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026) (2026)?
The movie is 2hr 37min long.
What's The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026) (2026) about?
In this prequel to The Hunger Games, a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) — decades before becoming the tyrannical President of Panem — battles his instincts between good and evil as he mentors Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) in the 10th Hunger Games. Each film features new sneak peeks into the upcoming The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
Who's the cast of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026) (2026)?
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Young Coriolanus
- Rosa Gotzler as Young Tigris
- Clemens Schick as Respectable Man
- Fionnula Flanagan as Grandma'am
- Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow
- Hunter Schafer as Tigris
- Ashley Liao as Clemensia Dovecote
- Athena Strates as Persephone Price
- Viola Davis as Dr. Volumnia Gaul
- Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird
Who's the director behind The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026) (2026)?
Francis Lawrence directed The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026) (2026).
Who produced The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026) (2026)?
Nina Jacobson, Francis Lawrence and Brad Simpson produced The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026) (2026).
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