Why Katniss Is Called The Mockingjay In The Hunger Games (& How It Connects To The Prequel)

The Hunger Games‘ Katniss Everdeen is referred to as “The Mockingjay” within the franchise, and the name has a significant connection to the prequel’s story. The Hunger Games (2012), introduces audiences to Panem and its 12 districts, with Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) being one of District 12’s tributes taking part in the deathly Hunger Games. Over the course of The Hunger Games‘ four movies, she loses many friends, foes, and family members, such as her sister Primrose. Her defiance to the Capitol’s rule and implementation of the Games is closely linked to her “Mockingjay” nickname, which she earns in the franchise’s second outing, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.