Where to Stream All the ‘Hunger Games’ Films Before You Watch ‘Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’
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Quick Answer: Watch The Hunger Games online with Starz and rented from Amazon Prime Video.
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When The Hunger Games first hit theaters in 2012, it catapulted lead actress Jennifer Lawrence to stardom and kicked off a franchise with four movies and a new prequel now in theaters. Based on Susanne Collins’ young adult series of dystopian novels, it was an immediate box office hit, following the tale of Katniss Everdeen as she takes her little sister Primrose’s place in the annual Hunger Games. She joins Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) as District 12’s tribute, fights for her life in the Capitol, and eventually inspires and help wage a revolution.
Although it’s been eight years since the final movie The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part Two premiered, the franchise has remained a cultural touchstone thanks to the strength of its fandom. Even if you missed The Hunger Games saga at the height of its popularity, there’s never been a better time to revisit the films. Based on a 2020 book of the same name, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes premiered Nov. 17, so if you want to catch up on all the action and intrigue before you go to see the prequel in theaters, we’ve found a way to stream all four Hunger Games movies online — here’s how.
How to Watch Every Hunger Games Movie Online
If you want to stream every Hunger Games film, you’ll need to sign up for a subscription to Starz. Without any deals, pricing for Starz’s basic plan is just $9.99 a month, which is less than the price of a ticket to see The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in a movie theater (for reference, a yearly subscription is $74.99). If you want to stream The Hunger Games (2012) and the other films on the platform without interruptions, you won’t be disappointed by paying the few extra bucks for the yearly plan.
You can also rent all four films in the franchise franchise for only $3.99 each on Amazon Prime, which gives you 30 days to watch and 48 hours to finish once you hit play. If you want to own the movies as part of your digital collection, it’ll cost you just $6.99 each on Amazon, or buy The Hunger Games Complete 4-Film Collection for $29.99.
How to Watch Every Hunger Games Movie Online Free
If you’re interested in trying out Starz, a free trial is the best way to watch the Hunger Games free online. While the streamer currently doesn’t have its own free trial available, there is a hack to stream The Hunger Games.
Viewers can sign up for Starz free trials through Hulu, FuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video. When you sign up for a 30-day free trial with Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, each one includes a seven-day free trial of Starz, which you can use to watch The Hunger Games films online free. FuboTV also offers a seven-day free trial of both services so you can take full advantage of both.
How to Watch The Hunger Games Without a Starz Subscription
Besides Starz, your best bet for watching the entire iconic film series is by purchasing it on Blu-ray or DVD with this gift set collection. You’ll always have access to any of the films in the series at any time, even if you don’t have Wi-Fi or don’t want to pay for a monthly subscription to Starz.
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This set gets you all four Hunger Games movies on Blu-ray and Digital plus bonus behind-the scenes content, interviews and featurettes.
Where to Get All The Hunger Games Books Online
If you want to reread the entire The Hunger Games series before catching up with the films, there’s still a way to feel like you’re at the Capitol even if you don’t have a Starz or Hulu subscription.
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Amazon has all The Hunger Games books available in paperback and hardcover. Want the ability to take the series with you anywhere? The e-book versions of the internationally bestselling books are also available online now.
Another option: you can sign up for an Audible free trial to listen to any of the Hunger Games books for free. The book is also yours to keep once it’s downloaded, even if you cancel your Audible subscription. An Audible subscription costs $14.95 per month, but your one-time free credit can be spent on any other book in Audible’s library, not just The Hunger Games.
How to Get Tickets to The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes hit theaters on Nov. 17, 2023, and while it might be a few months before it comes to streaming on Starz or elsewhere, it’s getting a wide release so you can watch it in-person. Tickets to see the film at your local movie theater are available online here.
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