Suzanne Collinsbooks & movies in order
The Hunger Games is one of the most successful book-to-film franchises in history. Lionsgate adapted all three novels into four films, plus a prequel, and the series grossed over $3 billion worldwide.
Book to screen, by book publication
| Book | Pub. | Adaptation | Released | Type | Score | Watch on | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Hunger Games | 2008 | The Hunger Games | 2012 | Film | 84% | Peacock | Read → |
Catching Fire | 2009 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | 2013 | Film | 89% | Peacock | Read → |
Mockingjay | 2010 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 | 2014 | Film | 69% | Peacock | Read → |
Mockingjay | 2010 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 | 2015 | Film | 70% | Peacock | Read → |
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | 2020 | The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | 2023 | Film | 63% | Peacock | Read → |
Watch in release order: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay Parts 1 and 2, then Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Catching Fire is the best film in the series. The Mockingjay split into two parts was unnecessary but both are watchable.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes monthly. We re-check this table regularly.
Where to buy & read
Frequently asked questions
Largely yes. The biggest change is losing Katniss's internal monologue, which the films replace with reaction shots and added scenes showing the game-makers. Catching Fire is the most faithful adaptation.
Read it first if you can. The book spends much more time inside young Coriolanus Snow's head, which makes his moral descent more compelling. The film condenses this significantly.
Suzanne Collins announced Sunrise on the Reaping, a new novel set during the Second Quarter Quell. A film adaptation is planned. It will focus on Haymitch Abernathy's Games.