The Hunger Games (2012)

In a post-apocalyptic future, the government of what was once North America sponsors an annual televised entertainment in which 24 teenagers battle one another to the death. Volunteering to replace her younger sister, 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) must call upon her wit and finely honed survival skills when the powers-that-be seek to rig the results. Smash adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ young adult novel also stars Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks. 142 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

The second book in Suzanne Collins’ popular series comes to life in this hit sequel. Hunger Games champions Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) embark on a publicity tour with orders to quell a brewing revolution. Failure to do so will result in death for everyone Katniss cares about. But an unexpected change in the Hunger Games rules puts Katniss and other previous winners back in the deadly competition. With Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks. 146 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (2014)

After her stunning liberation by the rebels of District 13, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) reluctantly accepts her place at the head of an assault to break the Capitol’s grasp on the populace for good. But will her desperate bid to free the remaining captive victors be undone by betrayal? Thrilling third series entry co-stars Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland, Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. 123 min. C/Rtg: PG-13

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 (2015)

The fourth and final installment in the sci-fi saga based on Suzanne Collins’ books finds young rebel Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) determined to kill the sinister President Snow (Donald Sutherland). Joining a dangerous mission deep into the heart of the Capitol, Katniss and her team face deadly explosives and genetically engineered monsters as the future of the nation of Panem hangs in the balance. With Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Julianne Moore, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. 113 min. C/Rtg: PG-13