The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026)

Name: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2026)
Duration: 2 h 37 min
Rating: 1

2hr 37m

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.

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Francis Lawrence

Producer:

Nina Jacobson, Francis Lawrence, Brad Simpson

Writer:

Michael Lesslie, Michael Arndt, Suzanne Collins

Release Date:

Sep 7, 2026

Runtime:

2hr 37m

Synopsis

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

This film appears to divide audiences with predictable plot developments that leave some viewers frustrated by telegraphed twists, while others are captivated by the underlying romantic tension between key characters. Technical screening issues have unfortunately prevented some eager moviegoers from experiencing the film at all.

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Letterboxd User Reviews

3.6

RATINGS 19.7K FANS

3.6

Nov 15, 2023

never trust a man during his buzz cut era

63.6K Likes

clem clem

Nov 14, 2023

men have one bad breakup in high school and make it everyone’s problem for the rest of their life

56.2K Likes

Lauren

Nov 14, 2023

caught myself getting upset when the bad guy i know is bad turns out to be bad

44.2K Likes

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

40.4K Likes

emily k

Nov 14, 2023

S(he) be(lie)ve(d)

32.1K Likes

Cesar

Nov 14, 2023

You know Sejanus wanted to kiss Coriolanus so hard

29.2K Likes

BlissFuel
Nov 16, 2023

if villain bad why sexy

23.7K Likes

júlia

Nov 14, 2023

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21.1K Likes

Anthonysaia

Nov 15, 2023

if i hear that girl sing one more song

19.6K Likes

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riki. loved

The 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.

11 🔥 😂 🤔 59 2Y

Arin liked

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

I’ve prolly watched this but I really want the badge

20 😂 😭 🔥 43 2Y

veruzzz loved

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

never trust a man during his buzz cut era, i can fix him tho

16 😂 🔥 😭 37 2Y
Allan disliked

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Trash and hot garbage

15 🔥 🥱 🤔 20 2Y

Clay Werner loved

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

8.5 - 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.

7 🔥 23 2Y

Mason Fineman loved

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

This 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.

3 🔥 18 2Y
Julie_TV loved

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

OMG 💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦🩵🩵🩵🩷🩷🩷🩷🤰🤰🤰💦💦💦🩵🩵🩵🩷🩷🩷

3 🔥 😂 👀 14 2Y

vanessa_director loved

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

A masterpiece 10/10 there’s not a single second when you’re bored!

🔥 😂 🤔 16 2Y

Nora loved

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

the 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

🔥 13 2Y