Every Hunger Games movie in order
The best order to watch The Hunger Games is story order: start with The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, then Sunrise on the Reaping, and finish with Mockingjay – Part 2. That's 5 films out so far, about 12 hours. Short on time? The 4 essentials take about 9 hours. In release order, The Hunger Games starts with The Hunger Games (2012).
The Hunger Games in story order starts with The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, set at the 10th Games, then Sunrise on the Reaping at the 50th, where a young Haymitch competes. Katniss's four films follow, starting at the 74th Games.
Watching for the first time? Release order, starting with The Hunger Games (2012), keeps the prequels' reveals for later.
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The The Hunger Games watch order
The Early Games
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Katniss Everdeen
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mockingjay – Part 1
Mockingjay – Part 2
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mockingjay – Part 1
Mockingjay – Part 2
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
What's coming next
- Sunrise on the Reaping18 November 2026What to watch first →
Questions
What order should I watch The Hunger Games in?
Start with The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and follow the list above, which has all 6 The Hunger Games titles in story order. For the shortest route, stick to the 4 essentials.
What is the The Hunger Games release order?
In release order, The Hunger Games starts with The Hunger Games (2012), then Catching Fire (2013). Switch the list above to Release order to see every title by release date.
How long does it take to watch all of The Hunger Games?
About 12 hours for the 5 titles out so far. The 4 essentials take about 9 hours.
Should I watch the Hunger Games prequels first?
Not on a first watch. The prequels work best once you know Katniss's story and who Snow and Haymitch become. On a rewatch, story order is a great way to see it.
Who is Sunrise on the Reaping about?
Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss's mentor, as a teenager in the 50th Hunger Games.
What's the next The Hunger Games release?
Sunrise on the Reaping, out on 18 November 2026.
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