Where to Watch "The Hunger Games" Films
The film adaptations of "The Hunger Games" books by Suzanne Collins have been a huge success over the years. March 2022 marks the 10-year anniversary of the first film's release, and fans of the young adult dystopian world created by Collins haven't lost interest in the series. If anything, they're hoping that Lionsgate will opt to adapt the latest novel released in 2020, a prequel about President Snow's life titled "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," into a new film.
Until that happens, people who love the series can only continue to re-read the books and re-watch the movies. Fans and new viewers who don't own the films and want to watch this fantastic dystopian masterpiece have come to the right place to find out everything they need to know about the best places to watch online:
Where Is "The Hunger Games" Film Series Available Right Now?
Back in 2019, NBCUniversal signed a deal with Lionsgate to offer "The Hunger Games" and other titles via live broadcast on its network channels, such as NBC, Bravo, E! and USA, and the Peacock streaming service. It's important though to keep in mind that the availability of one or more films or the entire series can change at any time. Additionally, some other streaming sites offer the series as rentals.Consult the following list regularly to find out who has "The Hunger Games" available via cable or satellite subscription or streaming service:
Amazon Prime: The entire series is available with a Lionsgate-affiliated EPIX subscription. Prime users can also rent each film for $1.99 per film. They can even buy each film for $7.99 per film or the series for $19.99.
Apple TV: The entire series is available to rent for $1.99 per film. Peacock users can also access the films across Apple devices with advertisements free of charge.
Disney+: Individual movies or the entire series are not currently available.
Google Play: The entire series is available to rent for $3.99 per film. Google Play users can also buy the series for $18.99.
HBO: Individual movies or the entire series are not currently available on HBO channels or HBO Max.
Hulu: The entire series is available on Hulu for Hulu subscribers.
IMDb: Individual movies or the entire series are not currently available.
Netflix: Individual movies or the entire series are not currently available in the United States.
Philo: The entire series is available to anyone who has a Philo subscription.
Showtime: Individual movies or the entire series are not currently available.
Sling TV: The entire series is available to anyone who has an EPIX subscription.
Tubi: Individual movies or the entire series are not currently available.
Vudu: The entire series is available to rent for $3.99 per film. Vudu users can also buy each film for $7.99 per film or the series for $19.99.
YouTube: The entire series is available to rent for $3.99 per film. YouTube users can also buy each film for $7.99 per film or the series for $19.99.
Watch "The Hunger Games" Online or Offline!
Whether a viewer has access to a free ad-supported or subscription viewing option or decides to rent or purchase and download one or more films, plenty of opportunities exist to view this critically acclaimed dystopian series.Should I Watch the Films in Any Particular Order?
Someone who is new to the series shouldn't start to stream until they understand their time investment and the correct viewing order of the films. Fans of the books especially should prepare themselves by reviewing this section.There are three books in the original "The Hunger Games" series by Collins. They're referred to as "The Hunger Games Trilogy" when purchased as a box set:
- "The Hunger Games" (2008)
- "Catching Fire" (2009)
- "Mockingjay" (2010)
The film series shares a similar breakdown so that the first two films align with the books:
- "The Hunger Games" (2012)
- "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" (2013)
Given the action in the last book, the film series includes an extra movie to fully cover the content:
- "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1" (2014)
- "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2" (2015)
The total run time for all four movies is approximately 548 minutes, which is more than 9 hours of viewing. That said, anyone planning to watch these movies should set aside at least 3 hours per movie to play it safe. This estimate takes into account run time, any rewinding and replaying of scenes and potential bathroom and snack breaks.