Roth
Divergent
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Divergent
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Adaptation guide
Suzanne Collins books & movies in order
Every essential book matched to its screen version - 5 adaptations - Updated June 2026
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.
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The Hunger Games
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Collins
The Hunger Games
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Read the book behind the screen version
Start with The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, then follow the full reading order.Listen on AudibleHunger Games books in order →Books like The Hunger Games →
Book to screen, by book publication
| Book | Pub. | Adaptation | Released | Type | Score | Watch on | Get the book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Hunger Games | 2008 | The Hunger Games | 2012 | Film | 84% | Peacock | Read on Kindle→ |
Catching Fire | 2009 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | 2013 | Film | 89% | Peacock | Read on Kindle→ |
Mockingjay | 2010 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 | 2014 | Film | 69% | Peacock | Read on Kindle→ |
Mockingjay | 2010 | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 | 2015 | Film | 70% | Peacock | Read on Kindle→ |
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | 2020 | The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | 2023 | Film | 63% | Peacock | Read on Kindle→ |
Best way to read and watch
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.
See the full reading order →Where to watch
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Streaming availability changes monthly. We re-check this table regularly.
Buy or rent on Amazon →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.
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Ready to start reading?
Start with The Hunger Games, then follow the full reading order when you are ready to keep going.
Contains affiliate linksUpdated June 2026