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When Did Katniss Actually Fall in Love With Peeta in The Hunger Games?

Katniss and Peeta’s relationship dealt with some significant changes in The Hunger Games, but when exactly did Katniss fall for Peeta?

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How District 13 Avoided The Hunger Games - And The Price It Paid

District 13 rises to the forefront in Mockingjay. Despite its freedom from the Capitol and The Hunger Games, District 13 has some significant flaws.

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A Complete Guide To The Hunger Games Districts

In The Hunger Games, the tyrannical Capitol rules over the districts, but what do audiences actually know about the different regions of Panem?

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10 Best Movie Quadrilogies, Ranked

From action franchises like Lethal Weapon to CGI animations like Shrek, the best film quadrilogies have left a lasting impact on their audiences.

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15 Saddest Deaths In The Hunger Games Trilogy

The Hunger Games Trilogy is a story about pitting contestants against one another to the death, but some of the deaths were very sad.

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10 Best Actors in the Fantasy Genre, Ranked

Jennifer Lawrence, Christopher Lee, Laurence Fishburne, and Johnny Depp are but a few of the best actors to appear in the fantasy genre.

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An image of Lucy and Coriolanus Snow from The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes next to President Coin.
A Hunger Games Theory Connects a Prequel Hero to Another Franchise Villain

With The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' release, some fans have a theory that ties the main character, Lucy Gray Baird, to an old Hunger Games foe.

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Hunger Games banned in the US
Why The Hunger Games Has Been Banned in the U.S.

The Hunger Games series is among the hundreds of books that have been banned or challenged in the United States. But why?

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The Hunger Games: Was Gale Responsible for Prim's Death?

There's a lot of speculation about the circumstances surrounding Prim's death in The Hunger Games, but was Gale the one who was behind it all?

Haymitch Abernathy in front of a burning mockingjay pin in The Hunger Games.
How Haymitch Won His Hunger Games — And The Cruel Price He Paid

While never explained in the films, Haymitch Abernathy won the 50th Hunger Games by outsmarting the Capitol, and he paid a significant price for it.

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Hunger Game District Tributes featuring Katniss and Peeta
Every Hunger Games District and What They Specialize In

The Hunger Games are a vicious competition that pits tributes against each other. They all come from unique districts with unique specializations.

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Why Katniss Killed President Coin in The Hunger Games

Katniss Everdeen had a chance to execute President Snow for his role in the Hunger Games, so why did she kill President Coin instead?

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10 Biggest Changes The Hunger Games Movies Made From the Books

Movies can't cover every aspect of a beloved book series, but, for the most part, The Hunger Games does a great job.

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10 Times Gale Was Utterly Unlikeable in the Hunger Games

Gale was in constant competition for Katniss' affection in the Hunger Games, but he did some things that made him utterly unlikeable.

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The Hunger Games' President Snow, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in front of a fiery mockingjay
20 Best Quotes From The Hunger Games

While viewers remember favorites like "May the odds be ever in your favor," many other quotes help capture the spirit of the Hunger Games franchise.

Lucy Gray and Coriolanus from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes flanked by Katniss and Peeta from Catching Fire.
Will the Hunger Games Franchise Continue - And Should It?

While The Hunger Games got a satisfying end in Mockingjay, the franchise's recent prequel may have opened the door for more installments.

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Hunger Games' Plutarch
Hunger Games: Is Plutarch a Hero or Villain?

The Hunger Games is filled with many unique characters with distinct motivations. But in the case of Plutarch Heavensbee, is he a hero or villain?

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10 Overlooked Details That Make The Hunger Games Even Sadder

The premise of The Hunger Games is already depressing to think about, but these forgotten details bring a new level of sadness to the franchise.

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10 Popular Hunger Games Actors & Where They Are Now

Once The Hunger Games film series ended, some of the actors went on to star in critically acclaimed shows and movies, while others won several awards.

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The Hunger Games' Josh Hutcherson Reveals He Is Open to Reprising Peeta Role on One Condition

Five Nights at Freddy's star Josh Hutcherson reveals what it would take to return to The Hunger Games, the franchise that made him a household name.

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