Hunger Games In Order: How to Watch Chronologically and By Release Date
The Hunger Games franchise is a popular dystopian series that has had lasting success, and with a new release, here is the franchise in order.
movieweb.comHere’s the latest consensus on the order of The Hunger Games movies, including both release and chronological sequences.
Direct answer
- Release order (how they were released to the public): The Hunger Games (2012) → The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) → The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) → The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) → The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) → Sunrise on the Reaping (projected 2026 prequel).[2][3][5]
- Chronological order (timeline within the story): The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) → The Hunger Games (2012) → Catching Fire (2013) → Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) → Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) → Sunrise on the Reaping (projected 2026 prequel).[3][5][2]
Key notes
- The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is a prequel set before the original trilogy, released in 2023, and it sits before the original Hunger Games films in chronological viewing order but after them in release order.[5][3]
- A second prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, is announced for release in 2026 and will explore the 50th Hunger Games era; as of now it is planned as a future addition to the franchise.[1][9][3]
If you want, I can tailor a viewing plan for you based on how you prefer to watch (strict release order, strict chronological order, or a hybrid that places the upcoming prequel appropriately in your current viewing). I can also provide brief spoiler-free summaries for each film to help you decide where to start.
Citations
- Release order details and upcoming prequel:[9][3]
- Chronological order including the prequel placement:[2][3]