10 Most Iconic Hunger Games Scenes That Defined The Movie Franchise

The Hunger Games Series is One of the most popular young adult franchises (especially of the dystopian genre) of all time, In large part due to its many memorable moments and iconic scenes. Susan Collins wrote and published The Hunger Games In 2008, and the rest is history. Lionsgate acquires distribution rights to film adaptations of Collins novels, hires director to helm The Hunger GamesThrow in Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, Josh Hutcherson as Peta, and so on, and a film series was born. After the success of the first movie, the cast returned for a sequel, and then another, and another.

The Hunger Games Franchise has five movies (with a sixth on its way). The first four— The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay – Part 1, And Mockingjay – Part 2 – Go Katniss’s journey as she becomes the Mockingjay, The symbol of the rebellion fighting against the capitol. Meanwhile, the fifth film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakesis a prequel focusing on Coriolanus Snow during and after the 10 Hunger Games. unfortunately, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes It doesn’t have any scenes that make the list of those defining the franchise (Lucy Gray Baird running from snow in the woods, however, gets an honorable mention).

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Katniss volunteering for Prime

The Hunger Games

Katniss volunteering for her sister, Prim, during District 12’s ripping for the 74th Hunger Games could be The quintessential scene of the franchise. The Hunger Games Kicks off with the Everdeen sisters preparing for the ripping, quickly informing the audience that this will be the first time Prim’s name is in the pool of potential tributes, as she is finally of age. Meanwhile, Katniss’ name is in the pot many times because she is older (the entries are cumulative) and applied for tesserae (a year’s worth of grain and oil in exchange for extra entries in the selection of tributes).

Despite the fact that Prim only has one slip in the pot while Katniss has 20, Effie Trinket selects Prim’s name from the glass ball. However, people can volunteer to take a tribute place, and that’s what Katniss does The Hunger Games. Katniss loves her sister more than anyone or anything in the world, So, the decision is instinctual. If Katniss had never volunteered to become District 12’s female tribute for the 74th Hunger Games, the movie series simply wouldn’t exist.

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Roo’s death

The Hunger Games

The first great death in the Hunger Games Film series takes place during the 74th Hunger Games in the first movie. Rue is District 11’s female tribute who is only 12 years old, just like Prime. Due to her age and shy personality, Ruth reminds Katniss of her sister, Why is the teenager so protective of the younger girl and why does Ru’s death affect her so much. Katniss and Rue find each other in the middle of the games, but their bond doesn’t last long.

While Katniss is off stealing supplies from the quarry, Rue is caught in a trap. Katniss is able to free her, but not before Marvel, the male tribute from District 1, arrives and throws his spear at them, impaling Ru. Katniss uses her bow and arrow to kill Marvel and then goes to rest. As Rue dies in her arms, Katniss sings “Deep in the Meadow” to her and cries. Roo’s death is undoubtedly one of the saddest Hunger Games Moments And shows the crowd how high the floor is. Anyone can die at any time, including an innocent 12-year-old girl.

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Katniss & Peeta almost eat the poisonous berries

The Hunger Games

Katniss’s first official act of rebellion comes when she and Peeta threaten to eat poisonous berries at the end of The Hunger Games. As many will remember, The gamemakers changed the rules during the 74th Hunger Games – If the two tributes left standing are from the same district, they both win. However, after Cato dies brutally in The Hunger GamesAnd Katniss and Peeta are the only ones left in the arena, the cruel Gamemakers announce that they have reversed their previous decision. Only one can win, but Katniss doesn’t accept that fate.

Katniss and Peeta both threaten to kill themselves by eating the berries. Before the fruit enters their mouths, though, Claudius Templesmith frantically approaches the speaker, Declares Katniss and Peeta as the winners of the 74th Hunger Games. From that moment on, President Snow has a vendetta against Katniss. Unfortunately, he punishes her for it in the upcoming movies, and viewers can look back on the Berries moment in the arena as the one that fuels the fire under Katniss’ rebellious streak.

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Katniss & Peeta on the beach during the second quarter

The Hunger Games: Catching fire

Katniss and Peeta’s relationship is one of the best Hunger Games Franchise. However, because of their fake star-crossed lovers (which is really only fake for Katniss) during the 74 games, many of the moments between Katniss and Peeta in Catching fire are manufactured, except for the one on the beach. Peeta has essentially been in love with Katniss for years. Meanwhile, Katniss’ love for Peeta grows with time, And their kiss on the beach in the arena during the second quarter Quell is perhaps their first real one (unless one counts the cave kiss in the first movie).

Before the kiss, Peeta gives Katniss a necklace with pictures of Prim, Gale, and her mother, showing her that she has people who need her. Peeta believes that no one needs him, which is why he is willing to sacrifice his life for Katniss in the second quarter. Katniss interjects and informs Peeta that she needs him before kissing him. This tender and memorable moment between Katniss and Peeta in Catching fire is a turning point in her feelings for him. Unfortunately, Katniss’ realization comes shortly before Peeta is kidnapped and hijacked, but that’s beside the point.

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Katniss shooting her arrow in the arena’s force field

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Katniss is left out of the Rebellion’s plans to break into the arena and save the tributes during the second quarter well in Catching fire. However, Katniss unknowingly helps them when she wraps Beetee’s wire (which is also wound around the lightning tree) around an arrow and shoots it into the arena’s force field, destroying it. She is about to aim her weapon Finnick tells her, “Remember who the real enemy is,” prompting Katniss to point her bow and arrow at the sky.

A hovercraft then arrives and rescues Katniss, Finnick, and Beetee and takes them to District 13 in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (leaving Peeta, Johanna, and Enobaria behind because the Capitol captures them). Therefore, the revolution begins, and the Hunger Games Film series is forever changed. If it wasn’t for Katniss destroying the force field, the rebels’ plan would never have worked, Leaving the districts more vulnerable and failing to take away some of the Capitol’s power.

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Peta attacks Katniss in District 13

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

Katniss is a wreck The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 As she cares about Peta, who is kept and tortured in the capital. Her panic subsides, however, when a group of District 13 soldiers (including Gale) infiltrate the Capitol and rescue the tributes. Peeta, who has lost a lot of weight and has been severely beaten, is brought back to District 13, where Katniss is waiting for him. She is relieved to see him, until Peeta attacks and starts strangling Katniss in the third Hunger Games Movie.

This shocking, brutal moment between Katniss and Peeta is hard to watch as it caps off The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1s history. No one expects Peta, who has always loved Katniss, to get violent with her. however, During his time in the Capitol, they hijack Peeta.

Those at the Capitol show Peeta some of his most traumatic memories and then inject him with Tracker Jacker venom. The poison induces horrifying hallucinations, altering the memories. basically, The Capitol brainwashes Peeta into thinking that Katniss is his enemy Who needs to be destroyed. From then on, Peeta is never the same, and it takes a while to mend his relationship with Katniss. Although it is one of the saddest scenes in the Hunger Games franchise, Peta vs. Katniss is one that no one will forget.

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Finnick’s death

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

After Finnick Odair’s introduction in Catching fireThe District 4 tribute became a fan-favorite character, which is what makes his death in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 All the more hearty. If there is one death that fans could reverse, Finnick’s would be at the top of the list. Although many people die over The Hunger Games, Finnick’s gruesome death is one of the most memorable (and not in a good way) because he’s a bright spot in the franchise, Despite all the tragedy he had to endure.

Finnick is part of the star squad with Katniss and Peeta in it The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. Even though their initial mission is to film propaganda for the Rebellion, the Star Squad gets caught in many deadly situations, and most of the members die along the way, including Finnick. Mats attack them in the sewers, and Katniss was unable to save Finnick As he was pulled down by the vicious creatures. Katniss puts her friend out of his misery by using the holo to trigger an explosion, effectively killing Finnick in The Hunger Games.

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The Districts win against the Capitol and Prime’s death

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

Even though Finnick’s death is heartbreaking and is clearly one of the franchise’s defining moments, Prime’s death in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Brings the story of the movie series full circle. The Hunger Games Begins with Katniss volunteering to be District 12’s female tribute for the 74 Games to save Prim. Then, it ends with Katniss watching helplessly as a bomb drops on her sister. It is heartfelt, tragic, and poignant Katniss’s most traumatizing moment.

As Katniss says in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1“I never wanted any of this, I never wanted to be in the games. I just wanted to save my sister and keep Peeta alive.” Unfortunately, at the end of the film series, Katniss only gets one of her wishes. Yes, the Rebels win and the Capitol loses, but it’s at the cost of Prim’s (and many others’) lives, Reminding the audience that happy endings are rare, if not impossible, with war.

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Katniss Killing President Coin

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

After the victory of the districts and Prim’s sad death in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2Alma Coin declares herself the interim president of Panem and calls for Snow’s public execution. Coin also suggests a symbolic Hunger Games with the Capitol’s children. Recognize that Coin and snow are basically two sides of the same coin (pun intended), Katniss asks to be the one to kill Snow. Coin grants the Mockingjay’s request. However, when the time comes, Katniss protects and kills Coin instead of Snow, who is then killed by an angry mob.

Katniss doesn’t want Panem to return to its old, horrible ways, and with Coin in charge, that’s exactly what would happen. So, Katniss, ready to die after witnessing her sister’s death, executed Coin. She tries to kill herself with nightlock pills, but Peeta stops her. Katniss is later granted a full pardon and allowed to return home to District 12, where she keeps mourning Prime. Ultimately, Katniss killing Coin is the one Hunger Games The last big shocker of the film series, and it’s one that Completely changes Fanem’s future.

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The epilogue with Katniss & Peeta with their 2 children

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

The Hunger Games Film series (at least, the first four movies) ends with A heartwarming flash-forward of Katniss and Peeta’s future. Peeta soon joins Katniss in District 12 after she kills Coin, and the two slowly but surely grow back together. Of course, Katniss and Peeta still have nightmares, but they have each other to support them. Katniss eventually admits to loving Peeta in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. And a few years later, they and their two children had a picnic in a meadow.

Katniss and Peeta don’t get a perfect happy ending, But they get one suitable for themselves and those Hunger Games Universe. Katniss and Peeta were always meant to end up together, and the final scene of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Proves that by letting them bask in the joy of their love. The lawn scene is certainly memorable and is the perfect moment to close it out Hunger Games Film series (not counting the prequels).