Film · 2023 · PG-13 · 2h 37m · Science Fiction, Action
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Francis Lawrence
Everyone hungers for something.
Seen · Jul 15
TrailerStreaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads
Synopsis
64 years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow sees a chance for a change in fortunes when he mentors Lucy Gray Baird, the female tribute from District 12.
Reception
- Critics
- 64%
- Audience
- 89%
Critics were moderately positive, praising the strong cast, the action and the prequel's look at how a future tyrant takes shape. The recurring reservations were its length and an uneven, hurried final stretch. Audiences rated it well above critics.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
Box office
- Budget
- $100M
- Domestic
- $166M
- Worldwide
- $362M
Source: Box Office Mojo, as of Sep 30
Cast
Rachel ZeglerLucy Gray Baird
Peter DinklageDean Casca Highbottom
Hunter SchaferTigris
Josh RiveraSejanus Plinth
Viola DavisDr. Volumnia Gaul
Crew
Francis LawrenceDirector
Michael LesslieWriter
Jul 15, 2026
Snow melts and the birds poop on it