It’s been almost a decade since we last saw Katniss in Panem. Since then, many fans wanted to see a new film, and it was not until 2023 that a prequel was released, but the first films in the saga were unforgettable and exciting. We talk about The Hunger Games, the cruel sci-fi dystopia that seems to be more alive than ever with the announcement of another new film.
Panem: the cruel dystopia and the revolution
It is well known that the films of The Hunger Games They are adaptations of the original novels written by Suzanne Collins, but it was thanks to the films starring Jennifer Lawrence that they achieved enormous popularity.
And it doesn’t hurt, because the story of Panem and Katniss It’s a dystopian vision of America, where, after a failed revolt, a tyrannical government organizes an annual competition as punishment. Here, several young people from the different districts of Panem must fight to the death until one survives.
Katniss Everdeen She is the protagonist of the story. She begins by saving her sister from a cruel fate by offering herself as tribute, but soon, too will become the symbol of a revolution that seeks to end the authoritarian regime, even if that means staining its hands with blood.
A successful saga, a prequel and a new film on the way
How do you make a youth literature saga successful in the cinema? The answer: respecting the dark plot, the cruelty of the world and the brutality that the novels present. The film saga is a very good representation of the literary source that also has an excellent production of costumes, scenery, makeup and hairstyles.
It took a couple of years, but the prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes It was a success in 2023, and after being released just a couple of days ago streaming, once again demonstrated that the franchise has enormous public interest. Furthermore, Suzanne Collins also confirmed that there will be a new novel that will lead to a new film and which will tell the story of Haymitch, Katniss’ beloved mentor.
The prequel novel will be titled The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and it would be scheduled to hit shelves in just under a year. In the meantime, we can enjoy the entire saga of The Hunger Games on Prime Video At no additional cost, this includes: The Hunger Games, On fire, Mockingjay Part 1, Mockingjay Part 2 and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
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