Summary

• Despite the success of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, there are currently no new movies set in The Hunger Games universe in development.
• Author Suzanne Collins has yet to announce a new book set in the universe of The Hunger Games, meaning there's no source material to base a new movie on.
• Despite the lack of concrete plans, there have been teases from producers that more books may be in the pipeline, meaning new movies could soon follow.

Following the release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, it's worth wondering about the potential for additional books or movies within The Hunger Games franchise. Suzanne Collins initially released The Hunger Games in 2008, followed by Catching Fire in 2009 and Mockingjay in 2010. These books were developed into four films spanning from 2012 to 2015, collectively grossing over $2.9 billion worldwide.

In 2020, a prequel series to The Hunger Games was released, delving into the early life of Coriolanus Snow and his ascent to power in the Capitol. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes adds a fifth entry to its universe, but also one that shifts its focus to a new protagonist. With this latest addition expanding The Hunger Games universe and with numerous untold stories remaining, viewers are left speculating about the possibility of additional novels by Collins or more films from The Hunger Games universe.

The Hunger Games movies, excluding The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, are available to stream on Netflix.

There Are No Confirmed New Hunger Games Books Announced

Suzanne Collins Hasn't Announced Another Book In The Franchise

Currently, there are no plans for additional Hunger Games novels by Collins. Her first novel chronicled the 74th Hunger Games, followed by the third Quarter Quell of the 75th and last Hunger Games in Catching Fire. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes explored the 10th annual Hunger Games, showing how Snow influenced them to be the spectacle portrayed in her earlier novels. Considering that there are a total of 75 Hunger Games, and Collins has only written about three of them, numerous avenues remain open for more Hunger Games sequels and spinoffs.

Several characters, such as Haymitch or Finnick, who emerged victorious in their respective Games, offer the opportunity for their individual spinoff stories.

Several characters, such as Haymitch or Finnick, who emerged victorious in their respective Games, offer the opportunity for their individual spinoff stories. Exploring Panem's history before the Games, including the event leading to the loss of District 13, could provide a deeper understanding of The Hunger Games universe. With so many untold stories and unexplored aspects of the universe, Collins has a myriad of possibilities to consider if she decides to bring a new Hunger Games story to life.

New Hunger Games Movies Won't Be Made Without More Books

Until Suzanne Collins Creates More Source Material A New Hunger Games Movie Is Unlikely

While these stories technically may not need novels to be developed into films, the producers and filmmakers of the franchise have indicated that they won't produce a new Hunger Games movie without source material from Collins. In an interview with direct a future prequel or sequel Hunger Games film. He clarified that there are currently no concrete plans for a follow-up movie.

He emphasized the need to have a book from Collins before considering the prospect of adding another film to the franchise. Lawrence said:

"If Suzanne has another thematic idea that she feels fits into the world of Panem — whether with new people or familiar characters — I'd be interested in being a part of it."

Given that The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes book was released in 2020, and with no news of another book from Collins, it's hard to say when — or even if — a new Hunger Games movie will enter development.

There Has Been A Tease Of More Hunger Games Projects

Nothing Official Has Been Confirmed, But The Franchise Likely Isn't Finished Over

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While there hasn't been a new Hunger Games book announced by Suzanne Collins, and the producers of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes have expressed they wouldn't move forward with a new movie without a novel to base it on, there have been rumors and teases circulating about more projects set in the same universe. Given the success of the original The Hunger Games movies and the 2023 prequel, this is hardly a surprise, as there's still clearly an audience appetite for fresh stories in Panem.

Speaking in 2023, Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes producer Nina Jacobson teased Collins may have more Hunger Games books planned. While Jacobson's comments were far from concrete proof that readers and viewers can expect to return to Panem in the future, they are nevertheless incredibly hopeful. Collins herself hasn't said she's done with The Hunger Games, which is also a sign that there may be more to come.

There's also, of course, the will of the studio, Lionsgate, to consider. While producers like Francis Lawrence may be unwilling to create new Hunger Games projects without writing by Collins to base them on, financial incentive may mean that Lionsgate have no such qualms. Many successful franchises originally based on a book series have continued with their own original on-screen stories. This means that — unless Suzanne Collins is adamantly against it — there's always a chance that there could be new, original movies after The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in the future.

The Hunger Games

Created by

Suzanne Collins

First Film

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games is a multi-movie franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. The films are based on the young adult dystopian book series by author Suzanne Collins. The first film was released in 2012, followed by Catching Fire in 2013, Mockingjay Part 1 in 2014, and Mockingjay Part 2 in 2015. In 2023, the fifth film in the series was released, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

Cast

Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman

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