The films became about how forces opposing the tyrannical Capital attempted to turn Katniss into a singular figure of hope, with (in Mockingjay part I) propaganda videos that could have doubled for theatrical trailers. The saga of Katniss Everdeen was one steeped in life-imitates-art irony. We didn’t know it then, but it would be the last A-level “new to cinema” franchise we’d get. The four films (book three, Mockingjay, was split into two films) would earn $2.958 billion in global box office and $519 million in combined DVD/Blu sales on a combined budget of $495 million budget. The film helped make Jennifer Lawrence an A-list movie star, while offering yet more proof that, yes, big movies for/about women could earn grosses on par with the dude-centric variety. The buzzy and well-reviewed Lionsgate release legged out in the weeks before The Avengers, earning $409 million domestic and $651 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. The Gary Ross-directed flick, an adaptation of Susanne Collins’ first (of three) novels in the YA dystopian, holds what is still a record ($152 million in 2-D) for the opening weekend for a non-sequel. Yesterday marked the tenth anniversary of the theatrical release of The Hunger Games. (Photo by Juan Naharro Gimenez/WireImage) WireImage However, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) proves that he is still very much in control when word comes of a cruel change in the rules for the upcoming 75th Hunger Games.MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 13: Actress Jennifer Lawrence attends the Spanish premiere of the film 'The Hunger Games - Catching Fire' (Los Juegos Del Hambre: En Llamas) at the Callao cinema on Novemin Madrid, Spain. As she and Peeta travel throughout the districts, Katniss senses a rebellion is stirring. After arriving safely home from their unprecedented victory in the 74th Annual Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) discover that they must do a quick turnaround and begin a Victors Tour.
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