The Hunger Games Franchise’s Complete Timeline Explained

The Hunger Games franchise began in 2012, expanding over five movies that span a timeline of decades. Based on the Hunger Games books by Suzanne Collins, the films explore the futuristic and dystopian world of Panem, which sees children fighting to the death annually in the titular tournament. Throughout each Hunger Games movie, more layers about the history and people of Panem are uncovered. The first four Hunger Games movies unfold in consecutive order, while the latest release, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes takes a look at the early days of the Games.