Every Hunger Games Film Ranked (2023)

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MOVIES TO RANK
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mockingjay Part 1
Mockingjay Part 2
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Author Suzanne Collins
Directed by
Gary Ross (1)
Francis Lawrence (2-5)
Written by
Gary Ross (1)
Billy Ray (1)
Suzanne Collins (1)
Simon Beaufoy (2)
Michael deBruyn (2, 5)
Peter Craig (3-4)
Danny Strong (3-4)
Michael Lesslie (5)
Based on The Hunger Games series
by Suzanne Collins
Produced by
Nina Jacobson
Jon Kilik (1-4)
Francis Lawrence (5)
Brad Simpson (5)
Cinematography
Tom Stern (1)
Jo Willems (2-5)
Edited by
Stephen Mirrione (1)
Juliette Welfling (1)
Alan Edward Bell (2-4)
Mark Yoshikawa (3, 5)
Music by James Newton Howard (1-5)
Production
companies
Color Force
Studio Babelsberg (3-4)
Good Universe (5)
Distributed by Lionsgate
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Elizabeth Banks
Lenny Kravitz
Stanley Tucci
Donald Sutherland
Tom Blyth
Rachel Zegler
Peter Dinklage
Jason Schwartzman
Hunter Schafer
Josh Andrés Rivera
Viola Davis
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[@beefytaco6374]

The hunger games series was honestly one of the most honest adaptations from the book. Book three is definitely a very different book from the first two and definitely could be put into one slightly longer movie

[@LukiePookiePatootie]

your profile picture hangs in my room

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

Same my too

[@TheUnihorn]

I read the trilogy before I saw those films, and after seeing Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes I've started reading it too. Movie Ranking is: 1. Catching Fire 2. Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes 3. Hunger Games 4. Mockingjay Part 2 5. Mockingjay Part 1

[@bradymcdaniel3813]

My exact ranking

[@DYTedits]

Mine is almost the same but switch Hunger Games and Catching Fire

[@P.a.n.e.m.Studios]

love ur rating 100% agreee

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

I have Ballad ranked lower because I didn’t feel like the movie did as good of a job of showing Snow’s descent into power-hungry madness. He’s too likable in the movie such that the ending feels more abrupt and almost like an impossible choice rather than a conscious decision to betray everyone who trust him in order to gain more power.

[@P.a.n.e.m.Studios]

@@brendonbuffaloe8830 I can see what you mean, i do think it's because they have a lot deleted scene

[@Viola_Player]

My personal ranking: 5. Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 4. Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 3. Hunger Games: Catching Fire 2. Hunger Games 1. Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes I know my list is controversial, but these are my personal favorites.

[@samuraiwarrior3780]

Na I agree with this ranking

[@mayrin_sa]

You’re valid asf

[@eliasgiguere]

Validddd

[@nathansahy983]

Samesies

[@seynpurrp]

Nah ngl, after having some time pass since the day i watched the 5th movie... It actually is so si good, i just rly RLY WISH IT DIDNT RUSH THIS MUCH, I RLY FELT THAT IT GOT RUSHED AND SO MY FEELINGS WERE SO MIXED ABOUT IT WHEN IT ENDED i still dont know whether if this is a 7/10 or a 6/10 cuz the 3rd half was amazing, but the ending just felt SO DAMN RUSHED, AND IT RLY RUINED IT FOR ME, and so if they werent planning to make a part 2, then they shouldve not ended it that rushed

[@seanyonthemic]

If the author expands this book series, there are few stories I’d love to see. 1. Haymitch’s victory would be a cool story. I don’t it being spelled out how he won. That could be a fresh story. 2. Finnick’s victory in the games. We do know what his life was like afterward… 3. An original group of characters within the franchise at different times period…

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

Haymitch’s games are actually described in pretty great detail in catching fire. It was the 50th games, and to commemorate the 2nd quarter quell, they chose 48 tributes to remind the districts that twice as many rebels died in the war than capitol troops. I won’t spoil the ending in case you want to read it, but it would make an interesting movie to build on Haymitch’s character before the games having no victor to mentor him (since Lucy Gray isn’t there). Also, because of how he won, I believe his entire family was killed by the capitol, so that would be interesting to see and dive into Haymitch’s road to alcoholism.

[@seanyonthemic]

@@brendonbuffaloe8830 it’s been so long since I have read them that the details on his games have escaped for awhile. lol but yes, that would be a great expansion. There’s quite a few years to choose from before Katniss, so there’s many characters who could be highlighted.

[@katherinelarson1475]

I was watching Catching Fire with a friend and I said I wonder if one reason it's so well loved is partly because the violence feels more palatable because it's adults fighting each other and several of them volunteered vs kids being forced to kill each other. I could be wrong but I wonder.

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

Well also, the ones you like all survive for the most part. It’s also not scared children who have no chance like Rue. All of these people have won before, so you feel hope for all of them. When I rewatch the first one, the games are a lot more dull because it’s a true survival game. The arena in catching fire is the tributes’ biggest enemy. They run from the fog, fight the monkeys, etc which provides more intense action than the first one.!

[@JCeetraTheGreat]

What's interesting about Catching Fire is that NONE of the tributes volunteered for the 75th games. No one wanted back into the arena. As Johanna said, winning the games wins you personal freedom, security, and safety for the rest of your life, and brings glory to your district for the year. But once you've done that once, you're already free, secure, and safe - what could winning the games do for you personally at that point? That and the trauma of having already played in the games becomes a huge factor, even careers had trouble with it following the games. I loved getting the interviews from the District 1 tributes for the 75th games because they're so different from the District 1 tributes for the 74th games. They aren't gung-ho; they're appealing to the sadness of the crowd to try and get out of participating entirely. There's a deleted scene from the Hunger Games movie (which wasn't in the book but would have made for a great addition) where Marvel is talking about how he always wanted to be the one on-screen killing people. Compare that to the District 1 tributes from the 75th games. It's night and day, and it's super compelling to me.

[@aidanseth5661]

@@JCeetraTheGreatbut people still volunteered like Brutus bc he wanted to go back into the arena.

[@Kut2Static]

I also feel like in the second movie you are more invested in the characters. Like they were all victors and u got their little backstory. For the first movie I didn’t really care who dies besides Rue along with katniss and peeta

[@jordansweet8054]

That would make some sense but that's probably a small reason.

[@rhysburns5420]

The first movie is one of my favourites of all time. I absolutely love the relationship between katniss and peeta

[@dakotajarrad1183]

These movies are awesome and watching the new one reminded me so much that I had to go back and watch em all again. 5th: Mockingjay pt.1 4th: The Hunter games 3rd: Ballad of songbirds and snakes 2nd: Mockingjay pt.2 1st: Catching fire

[@tmm4195]

Wow! First time I've seen someone with my exact ranking. Agree with you 100% on this

[@ben_campbell22]

This is my favourite franchise of all time. I grew up with the movies and read the books recently, and it's a very special franchise that me and mother really love. I love all the movies (even the very talky Mockingjay movies - trust me the Mockingjay book is amazing.) 5. Mockingjay: Part 1 4. Mockingjay: Part 2 3. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 2. The Hunger Games 1. Catching Fire

[@aidanseth5661]

So valid

[@JGr2000]

My ranking: 5. Mockingjay Part 1 4. Mockingjay Part 2 3. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 2. The Hunger Games 1. Catching Fire

[@Viola_Player]

Nice ranking! 👍

[@KieranBaack]

Back in January, my family and I watched through the original 4 movies then waited a bit until Songbirds and Snakes was less expensive to rent on Amazon, and I had way more fun with them than I thought. Here's my ranking... 1. Hunger Games 2. Catching Fire 3. Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 4. Mockingjay Part 2 5. Mockingjay Part 1

[@thefoxcritic1]

Funnily enough I was filming my own ranking as you uploaded this. My list: 5. The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes 4. Mockingjay - Part 1 3. Mockingjay - Part 2 2. The Hunger Games 1. Catching Fire

[@travioli_yeah4270]

I really like Mockingjay Part 1’s moments. The Hanging Tree song, and the scene of “If you burn, you burn with us!” Are both so iconic to me

[@jacobfleming3926]

Are you going to review Thanksgiving? You made a quick review, but I would love to hear you talk about it more.

[@seanyonthemic]

1. Catching Fire 2. The Hunger Games 3. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 4. Mockingjay part 1 and 2 are tied for 4th/5th I have read all of the books and I was pleased to enjoyed the prequel novel (Ballad) I don’t agree with Mockingjay being split into 2…but I understand why they did it, I always liked the writing style Of the books. (Mostly 1st person present) And also from a Christian perspective, Katniss volunteering in her sister’s place is a beautifully, powerful thing. It makes me think of Jesus taking our place (albeit for a different reason). But it’s powerful.

[@landonrudd2756]

It really is the same image of her sacrificing herself to help her sister where she would have been insufficient the same way Jesus did

[@JoeRW]

My friend, Jesus isn't real lmao

[@Kostas_Dikefalaios]

​@@JoeRWHistorians disagree. Nice conspiracy theory you got going

[@youngstar312]

My maybe controversial ranking(this is one of my all time favorite franchises. Read and watched everything multiple times) ^^: 1. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 2. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 3. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes 4. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 5. The Hunger Games And for the books: Mockingjay > TBOSAS > Catching Fire > Hunger Games

[@MaskMan-bx6kr]

The Mockingjay is my favorite because we get to see the districts fighting against their tyrant government, and it just feels darker then all the others, and gives you a pg 13 perspective on how horrible war is

[@MaskMan-bx6kr]

That's why I like about the new Hunger games movie is how accurate it's to the book, while all the other films were altered to make it shorter and pg 13

[@NinthShinigami]

I’ve only seen the first 30 mins of the first movie, and read thru the first book. Haven’t picked up the franchise again as for some reason, I didn’t really enjoy it all too much personally. What I will say is they definitely tackle some interesting heavy themes, and the world building and lore is pretty good too 👍

[@NinthShinigami]

(Then again I think that can be said for a lot of the dystopias I’ve seen and read)

[@kingbaco1233]

The first 30 minutes it the worst because the games aren’t even there. You gotta watch how she survives and beats the games! So much fun

[@NinthShinigami]

@@kingbaco1233 but I read thru the first book, which has the games and her beating them. Not so much fun for me for some reason…

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

​@@NinthShinigamiDude, just watch the movies

[@NinthShinigami]

@@jesseowenvillamor6348 maybe if I ever get some kinda feeling like giving it a second chance. Definitely not for a while tho…

[@giulianavalarino7892]

Huge Hunger Games fan here! Catching Fire is also my favourite, which is interesting because the second book isn't ever near being my favourite, but I just loved how it was adapted to the big screen! I'm still not sure where I'd put the prequel because, just like you, I feel like it should've been two movies instead of one, but I do feel like they did a good enough job at adapting it, even if I still prefer the book to the movie! Awesome video as always, Sean!

[@coastercaz]

1. Ballad of songbirds and snakes 2. Catching Fire 3. The Hunger Games 4. Mockingjay part 2 5. Mockingjay part 1

[@callumdrage5889]

Hunger Games movies ranked: 1. Catching Fire 2. The Hunger Games 3. Mockingjay - Part 2 4. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 5. Mockingjay - Part 1 It’s a really hard ranking to do. I love all of them for different reasons. But this may be my list today. OMG - we had the same list! Haha

[@robertmarginean164]

I gotta be honest, after seeing Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes the kill scenes in the first movie frustrate me even more. This new mogie showed that there was a way to effectively showcase the brutality and hopelessness of seeing these kids die and maintain a PG-13 rating. I was very surprised to see how dark and ruthless some of the themes in this new movie got considering its maturity rating

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

PG-13 has changed a lot since 2011. They are far more lenient now

[@robertmarginean164]

@@brendonbuffaloe8830 I wouldn't agree with that. You had some PG movies even before that that were getting away with much more. Inisdious and Jaws are 2 prime examples

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

@@robertmarginean164 Jaws is from the 80’s before PG-13 existed. It wasn’t enough to be rated R. Bad example

[@mubzytv]

Very unpopular opinion but I enjoyed Mockingjay part 1 and definitely wouldn’t put it at the bottom. In fact my list is this: 1. Catching Fire 2. Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 3. Mockingjay Part 1 4. Mockingjay Part 2 5. The Hunger Games (nothing wrong with this either but I love the political aspects of the other films, this film is just the games)

[@samuplays_64]

Great rankings! I definitely think that the rankings of the movies should be separate from the rankings of the books since they are two entities on their own because of the difference in what is there and what isn’t. Personally the movie rankings for me would switch 4 & 3, but overall I agree with what you said!

[@tparkerevans7165]

1. Mockingjay Part 1 (4.5/5) 2. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (4.5/5) 3. The Hunger Games (4/5) 4. Catching Fire (4/5) 5. Mockingjay Part II (3.5/5)

[@TheRealCocoMon]

Hunger games, Sean, and a ranking video? THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME!

[@skylightstudios3250]

just rewatched catching fire last night…. it’s such a enjoyable and good movie

[@freedomtompkins9536]

5. Mockingjay P1 4. Mockingjay P2 3. Hunger Games 2. BALLAD of Songbirds and Snakes 1. Catching Fire

[@aidenmccormick242]

I loved ballad of songbirds and snakes I’ve never seen the original trilogy and have never read the books so it was first exposure to it and I thought it was one of the best movies I’ve seen this year. I knew about snow and that so I had background knowledge but I think it was splendid. (There was a point to this but I forgot)

[@vickster5001]

I’ve read them all and loved the films. I really enjoyed the latest book and found it a fascinating story. I personally like part 3 of songbirds, as I like that it’s not about the games, it’s about him and that third part shows us how life goes on after the games and it really is here where we see his evolution & the choices he’s willing to make. That’s the main story of the film. If you think it isn’t needed, then you’re seeing it as the story being the Games, not the man. Personally, I loved the swerve of direction. Plus if you think the Games is the story, then that to me only highlights splitting the latest wouldn’t work as then you’d have people annoyed about part two not having any action. Film ranking wise for me: 1. The Hunger Games 2. TheBallad of Songbirds & Snakes 3. Catching Fire 4. Mockingjay Part 2 5. Mockingjay Part 1

[@benm5970]

1: Catching Fire 2: The Hunger Games 3: Mockingjay Part 1 4: Mockingjay Part 2 5: Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes

[@poihpioakarp8845]

4. The Hunger Games (A-) 3. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (A) 2. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (A) 1. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (A+) Planning to see the new one.

[@neilvarma]

For me Catching fire Hunger games Mockingjay 1 Mockingjay2 Songbirds and snakes But no bad ones

[@ForteRaffieEditz]

1. Catching Fire 2. Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 3. The Hunger Games 4. Mockingjay part 1 5. Mockingjay part 2

[@FiestaTX17]

Haven’t read the books, but I really enjoyed the first 2 films (especially catching fire). Songbirds and Snakes was actually a really pleasant surprise. It wasn’t on my radar at all, but it was really enjoyable. Part 3 was pretty weak though. Overall: 1. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 2. Hunger Games: Catching Fire 3. The Hunger Games 4. Mockingjay Part 1 5. Mockingjay Part 2

[@jadenspops608]

Before watching the video my ranking is: 1) Catching Fire 2) Hunger Games 3) Mckjy pt 2 4) BSS 4) Mckjy pt 1 I really loved BSS and would give it a 9/10 but it just isn’t as complete a story as the first 4 movies so I can’t put it higher but that doesn’t mean I don’t love it!

[@andrescardoso7731]

Pretty spot on!

[@dandwyer5491]

There’s way more blood and violence in the first film than I remembered.

[@mysticalmaniac2]

Im sorry but i totally disagree with the BOSAS ranking. That movie is so good. Deserved to be atleast 2nd.

[@ProfBAM2113]

Don't really know what my ranking is, but the first Hunger Games movie was one of my favorite theater experiences. My dad took my sister and myself to a midnight screening. There was a jump scare in the 3rd act that really got my dad good. And the lady sitting behind us just couldn't stop laughing at my dad's fear. I also worked at a theater when Catching Fire was out. I can't tell you how many times I watched the last 5 minutes of that film waiting for it to get out. One thing I'm upset about with the film series is that they've never explained the significance or even what a Mockingjay is.

[@Jimmy.22]

1. Catching Fire 2. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 3. Mockingjay Part 2 4. The Hunger Games 5. Mockingjay Part 1

[@Edowin-jz2sj]

I think I would pretty rank them about the same; I might move Ballads down to the #5 for no other reason than because it's not part of the original series, but it's in the same ballpark as Mockingjays 1 & 2. Catching fire was the peak of the series and was quite something. I loved how they introduce all the new character who are all killers that had won previous games and you have no idea whether they're going to be allies or enemies to our familiar protagonists.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Battle Royale (2000) should go No. 1.

[@ELI134-k4k]

I love all the books 5: Mockingjay part 1 4: Mockingjay part 2 3: the hunger games 2: the Ballad of song birds and snakes 1: catching fire

[@jordansweet8054]

1.The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 2.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 3.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 4.Hunger Games Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 5.The Hunger Games

[@rileylallier429]

1. Catching Fire A 2. Ballard Of Songbirds and Snakes A 3. The Hunger Games A- 4. Mocking Jay Part 2 B+ 5. Mocking Jay Part 1 B+ Not particularly the biggest Hunger Games fan but my Girlfriend is the biggest Hunger games fan j know so therefore I have seen them alot and talk about them alot. So because of that I have grown to like them alot more then I used too

[@aboyonfiree]

personal ranking: 1) Catching Fire 2) The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 3) Mockingjay - Part 1 4) The Hunger Games 5) Mockingjay - Part 2

[@akshayrao1130]

The Hunger Games movies ranked for me 1) The Hunger Games Catching Fire 2) The Hunger Games 3) The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 4) The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 5) The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2

[@NeoConnor1]

Just saw 'Ballad' tonight. Ranking the films from worst to best: 5.The Hunger Games 4.The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 3.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 2.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 1.The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

[@christianmanka3884]

5- MockingJay Pt1 4- MockingJay Pt2 3- Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes 2- The Hunger Games 1- Catching Fire

[@MimMdance]

I haven't seen the Katniss films in a while but this is my ranking: 5. Mockingjay Pt 1 4. Mockingjay Pt 2 3. Ballad... 2. Catching Fire 1. The Hunger Games Ironically, the lower budget seems to do wonders for this film. The lower image quality, colour grading, the intimate camerawork, the casual costumes and uniforms the tributes are wearing in what is a relatively normal arena (a forest), or during training at the Capitol, no over the top action, it all feels kinda real instead of cinematic, it feels like you could be watching a sport coverage on TV instead of a movie. And that makes it so relatable. Not to mention it was for many people the introduction to this universe, so the initial shock is bigger, it made me feel quite uncomfortable in that way because I could relate. That is why it is the best movie for me. Catching Fire probably has the best story (book) though.

[@mattyc1787]

Catching fire Hunger games Ballads of songbirds and snakes Mockingjay part 2 Mockingjay part 1 Love these films and characters

[@ethanlohasz8293]

For me id rank them 1) Catching fire 2) Mockingjay part 2 3) Mockingjay part 1 4) The hunger games 5) The ballad of song birds and snakes -Catching fire speaks for itself imo. -Unlike most people i feel like mockingjay has always been my favourite of the original trilogy. I thought they were adapted beautifully and i loved how they added scenes to show rebellion in the different districts (ex: the rebels bombing the dam in district 5). Mockingjay part 2 is better than 1 for me simply because it covers the juicer part of the book. Also can I just say the lizard muts in the sewers in the movie was honestly fantasic. Easily one of my fav parts of the whole series. -The reason I have the hunger games rated lower honestly just has a lot to do with the direction of the movie. In short, the overuse of the shaky cam the abysmal cgi really ruins a good chunk of this movie for me. -Ballad of song birds and snakes was great. It did the book justice. However, it still remains my least favourite book / story of the series. -All of these are still fantastic films and are in my opinion probably one of the best if not the best book to movie adaptations we have ever seen.

[@TheDrexLord]

As someone who read the books my ranking goes 5. Mockingyay part 1 4. Mockingyay part 2 3. Hunger games 2. Ballad of a song bird and the snakes 1. Catching Fire

[@mubzytv]

I don’t think Ballad of songbirds and snakes should be a 2 parter. Where would they split? The 3rd act would only last an hour maybe 90 minutes if they did split

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

You would obviously split it after part 2. As is what they did in part 3 was rushed and underdeveloped. They dropped elements from the book. Snow's scheming and betrayal is kind of lost in the film. And it's not difficult to imagine how they could expand on multiple elements of the lore and his backstory. Just but not rushing things nd adding back in what's cut we're at 90 minutes. You add an additional subplot about any of the many characters who dropped off in part 3, and expand the epilogue and it's an hour and 50 minutes.

[@jadenspops608]

I would love you to do a video talking about the future of this series if Suzanne writes more books or whatever; are there different games you want to see? (A certain victors games, or maybe from the perspective of a gamemaker or arena designer)

[@josephlungren6249]

I've read the first two books, my school and I read them in class back in 2012, 13 when the films came out but I never read the third or spin off ballad book but I have seen all the movies so hears my Ranking. 1. Hunger Games 1 2. Catching Fire 3. Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Really love and enjoy top 3 4. Mockingjay part 1 5. Mockingjay part 2 Really like bottom 2

[@Dimitrischtz]

Mockingjay P1 can't be last purely to the existence of Yellow Flicker Beat in it.

[@OliverRehn]

Haven't seen the new one, but totally agree with the rest of your ranking!

[@saurabhtantry5550]

I personally feel like the first two thirds of ballad of songbirds and snakes should've been a movie titled as 'Part 1', whilst the final third should've probs just been a TV special titled as 'Part 2', due to it not being as long for a movie alone

[@SACSoundOff]

1. Hunger Games 2. Catching Fire 3. Mockingjay Part 1 4. Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 5. Mockingjay Part 2

[@gabbasgad1982]

My ranking: 5. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes 4. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 3. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 2. The Hunger Games 1. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

[@Pinkgreen190]

Catching Fire is my favorite.

[@Dylan.8]

Mockingjay part 1 is my favorite idc what anyone says. Just loved the raw anxious vibe throughout the whole film!!!

[@mingw2304]

I have the exact same order...You're right about making Songbirds n Snakes 2 movies😂😂...but I think the writer or something said they regretted not making Mocking Jay 1 movie. So I guess he didn't wanna make that mistake again

[@tylerneher1278]

I read the books and I’m happy they split it into 2 films but I wasn’t completely satisfied with when Part 1 ended!

[@Shiggy8]

Sure hope that Napoleon review is soon

[@LetsCrashThisParade]

No doubt Catching Fire is #1, literally everybody agrees haha. I used to think it just repeated too much of the first one but upon a rewatch yeah nah there's no doubt it's the best one

[@stopmotionsteve9812]

Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was better imo

[@LetsCrashThisParade]

@@stopmotionsteve9812 that's fair. I really really surprisingly loved it too. They're neck and neck for the top spot for me. To be fair though I think they're all good, even Mockingjay Part 1

[@mysticalmaniac2]

I personally liked ballad of songbird and snakes more

[@frankieeyre-gh8rj]

Amazing Sean my are hungry games 4 then 3 then 5 then 1 but my favourite 2

[@dannychallenger1828]

Hunger Games Mocking Jay Pt. 1 should be number 1 due to the legendary performance by Charles White playing District 8 Hospital Helper.

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

Such an interesting series that the big finale is generally one of the least favorite movies of the series. But it’s not like people think it’s bad. It’s just the only Hunger Games book that doesn’t have a hunger games.

[@MrKingYuji]

Catching Fire is my favorite because the Tributes aren’t clueless kids being dragged against their will. This time you got established adult killers who in their own way are fighting back the capitol.

[@rudyclarkejohnson4625]

I really enjoyed the ballad of songbirds and snakes and I thought it was a good prequel!

[@ChrisKellyDrums]

I love this franchise! Catching Fire is my favorite.

[@SideBoy12]

How does the ballad of songbirds and snakes leave an hour of nothing left? They finish the hunger games but so much happens in the last hour so that’s just not true. Here’s my list: 1. Ballad of songbirds and snakes 2. Catching Fire 3. Hunger Games 4.Mockingjay part 2 5. Mockingjay part 1

[@wimmel8427]

I do agree that they should split bosas, but i did enjoy it enough and am actually VERY high on it

[@masondooley2494]

Catching Fire Songbirds Hunger Games PT2 PT1 for me

[@ethansansom8112]

As someone who has watched the movies and read the books, I have the exact same ranking for the same reasons. I agree that Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes structure is a lot better in the book. For the Mocking Jays, I think having two movies benefit the story. That was always my least favorite of the books and I think it’s a better execution of what the book was trying to do.

[@leoburton7702]

My ranking is Ballard of Songbirds and snakes Catching fire Hunger games Mockingjay Part 1 Mockingjay part 2

[@cheekschu2152]

Lol

[@vicentemariani8730]

And you said Mockingjay part 1 was different than the other movies and I thought that was a good thing you can’t have all movies about the same thing and all the movies can’t be about Katniss and Peeta they have to explore other characters and I liked exploring the politics it definitely wasn’t boring to me.

[@seynpurrp]

Man now that i think about it there are so many great franchises who couldve been smth. Such as this and star wars, planet of the apes ec cetera. Imagine the planet of the apes movies with the same caesar as in episode 1 now im not saying the movies sucked, however i am saying but they couldve BEEN SO MUCH MORE, and i couldve actually been a very big fan of both these franchises (well i already am of rotpota) if they played their cards right instead of just being only a fan of marvel and occasionally dc whenever a new batman related movie/show comes out but thats about it.. i rly want something fresh, like these movies to enjoy as much i enjoyed Logan or Deadpool 1 and guardians 3

[@zkj82972]

Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes was my favorite, although could be recency bias, also never read the books

[@zackarydecicco3919]

1. The Hunger Games (B+) 2. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (C+)

[@JSPokemonYT]

My Hunger Games Franchise Ranking: 1. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) 10/10 2. The Hunger Games (2012) 10/10 3. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) 7/10 4. The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay - Part 1 (2014) 7/10 5. The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay - Part 2 (2015) 7/10

[@joebond545]

I think every single movie ranges from good to masterpiece. Catching fire is clearly the masterpiece movie. It's near flawless. All the others have flaws but it's a coherent story told throughout and very engaging story and themes. Splitting Ballad would have been annoying because the story really gets elevated in chapter 3, chapter 1 and 2 was kind of just ur generic hunger games but focused on the Coaches instead of contestants. I didn't feel like chapter 3 was rushed

[@Trill_Tour]

I haven't watched any of the Jennifer Lawrence movies since they came out but the new one is my favorite in the franchise. I thought the actor who played Snow was phenomenal and the music was fantastic while still being critical to the story

[@thehitman6963]

But if you haven’t seen the other Movies. How can you say Ballad of songbirds and snakes is your favourite ?

[@oliverbrinkworth4779]

"Since they came out"= hasnt watched for a while

[@weirdguy1495]

I haven't seen Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes yet but I feel like my ranking otherwise is Catching Fire > Hunger Games > Mockingjay 2 >>>> Mockingjay 1.

[@coasterexplosion4428]

Watched the first 4 for the first time today. Seeing the new one tomorrow night. Honestly the only thing I disliked about the first one was all the shakey-cam action. Catching Fire was fantastic imo. The two parter was good but nowhere near as effective for me

[@thiagopena3258]

Hey Sean, what’s a movie that isn’t as good as you remember?

[@SohailSomwaru]

What do you think 🤔 about Steven Yeun as The Sentry and Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic being cast for The MCU. And possibly Mads Mikkelsen as Doctor 👨‍⚕️ Doom and Javier Bardem as Galactus ❤

[@sandramoilanen9443]

Unpopular opinion, but I actually really enjoyed mockingjay part 1. You are absolutely correct that it focused a lot on the political aspect of it all and resembled a political drama maybe more than an action movie. I fully understand people are going to be disappointed if they don't get what they thought they signed up for but I loved it. My ranking: 1. Catching Fire 2. The Hunger Games 3. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 4. Mockingjay part 1 5. Mockingjay part 2

[@thegamegeezer5424]

I don’t feel that splitting Songbirds and Snakes into 2 parts would have worked. The second half is too weak to be a stand alone movie in my opinion. I do agree with a lot of your points though 😊. I’ve read all the books and love the franchise as a whole. My ranking is: 1. Catching Fire 2. Songbirds and Snakes 3. The Hunger Games 4. Mockingjay Part 2 5. Mockingjay Part 1

[@markosmatrozos4175]

I've read the 3 first books and I think the movies did a decent job adapting them. Of course it's a little weird with the separation of the last book. I watched the new one and for the most part I liked it, although the third part is a little out of place (I'm currently readingthe 4th book)

[@jacobk6351]

*Never read the books* 1)Catching Fire 2)MockingJay part 2 3) The Hunger Games 4) Mockinf Jay part 1 5) Songbirds & Snakes There is large gap between 4 and 5 in my opinion, I actually loved the first 4 movies, the newest one is a serious let down. It still was entertaining but not great like the others. I wish Snow would have killed Lucy in the cabin. The second she admitted that she is the last loose end and she could still tell on him. He knew she had to die and I wish he would killed her then and truly would have made him evil, and killing one of the only 2 people he loved

[@leeforward8153]

I would love to see a spin off movie of haymitch's games from what i have read his games had 43 tributes and it was a quarter quell as well not sure if i got that right it but it would be so cool i only read the 1st book and all the movies ❤

[@MuffinMan82]

WOW KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@samwitherington8202]

I've read all the books, and I think the films (especially the first one) were fairly accurate. I've had an interesting relationship with these films, as while I enjoy the story and the world, I dislike Katniss as the lead (any other character, especially Cato, I'd have preferred), and always found Jennifer Lawrence's kind of boring in the role, I feel Isabelle Furman (Clove) was exactly what I pictured when I read the books, and would have been a better casting. Also, Mockingjay is an awful book and two films and Snow was a more interesting protagonist in BOSAS.

[@lolamonroyy]

Catching fire 🔛🔝

[@andreaskefalas1086]

1. Catching fire 8.5/10 2. Hunger games 8/10 3. Mocking jay part 2 7/10 4. Mocking jay part 1 6/10

[@emilysoftball]

In my opinion the ballad of songbirds and snakes was to long and I kind of lost focus towards the end

[@gualtierodefelice7530]

1)The Hunger Games Catching Fire (90/100) 2)The Hunger Games (90/100) 3)The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 (70/100) 4)The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 (70/100) 5)The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (60/100)