The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

A “Hunger Games” prequel that examines Panem’s past and unearths all the rich history referenced in the previous films through the eyes of a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth), whose story becomes the throughline across all previous Hunger Games films.

Young Coriolanus is the last hope for the once-proud Snow family, whose failing lineage has spelled a fall from grace in a postwar Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow reluctantly accepts the assignment to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) — a Tribute from the impoverished District 12 — in the 10th Hunger Games. But after Lucy Gray’s charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift both their fates. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal whether he will ultimately become a songbird…or a snake.

“With top-notch performances and production design, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a worthy addition to the Hunger Games franchise.” ~Rachel LaBonte, Screen Rant