The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Based on the bestselling Young Adult novels, 'Catching Fire' picks up after the events of 'The Hunger Games,' which saw Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) winning the 74th annual Hunger Games, a brutal, fight-to-the-death competition. Now, as the two victors set out on the Victory Tour across all 12 Districts of the dystopic Panem, they're not out of danger yet. The tyrannical President Snow (Donald Sutherland) comes up with a plan to destroy them and the past victors by pitting them against each other in a new arena with new terrors.

  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2013
  • Director: Francis Lawrence
  • Written By: Simon Beaufoy & Michael Arndt

 

'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Review
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Review
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Review
When the closing credits rolled after the original 'The Hunger Games,' I thought to myself "eh, not bad." But I was in no rush to see the follow-up. When the closing credits rolled after Francis Lawrence's 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,' after I was able to collect myself, I was fully prepared to run out and get a mockingjay tattoo. Over my heart. With the phrase, "I will lay dow
10 Movies to Watch Before'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'
10 Movies to Watch Before'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'
10 Movies to Watch Before'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'
Chances are strong that you're going to see 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' this weekend because practically the entire Jennifer Lawrence-loving world is going to see 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' this weekend. And you'll probably love it, since it keeps what worked in the first film while fixing just about everything that didn't...
'SNL' Preview: Josh Hutcherson Gets Hungry and Catches Fire
'SNL' Preview: Josh Hutcherson Gets Hungry and Catches Fire
'SNL' Preview: Josh Hutcherson Gets Hungry and Catches Fire
'SNL''s first turn with 'ArtPop' sensation Lady Gaga as host proved surprisingly capital, but will the same hot streak continue with 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' star Josh Hutcherson? The first promos for J-Law's futuristic co-star have arrived, and if you've ever wanted to see the 21-year-old star punched in the face, this weekend's 'SNL' is for you!
Cookie Monster Spoofs 'Catching Fire' on Sesame Street
Cookie Monster Spoofs 'Catching Fire' on Sesame Street
Cookie Monster Spoofs 'Catching Fire' on Sesame Street
Just when you thought Subway sandwiches had proven the most bizarre and atonal tie-in for 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,' in comes 'Sesame Street!' Watch Cookie Monster (excuse us, Cookieness Evereat) try to eat his way through 'The Hungry Games: Catching Fur' in a bullseye parody of the blockbuster franchise!
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Clip: Training Center
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Clip: Training Center
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Clip: Training Center
It's the season to be thankful, and we sure are thankful that we're just 10 days away from the release of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.' To help ramp up your anticipation, Lionsgate has released a brand-new clip from the upcoming sequel, taking you into the training center as Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen prepares for another harrowing battle.
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Reviews
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Reviews
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Reviews
The first batch of 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' reviews are in, following the worldwide debut of the highly anticipated sequel starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. While the first film set the bar awfully high for the rest of the franchise -- telling a rich, brutal and exciting science-fiction story with genuine gravitas -- the sequel didn't always look like a sure thing. Original
'The Hunger Games' Theme Parks Are a Possibility
'The Hunger Games' Theme Parks Are a Possibility
'The Hunger Games' Theme Parks Are a Possibility
Thrill rides and attractions based on popular franchises have proven incredibly lucrative in the past decade, so it's not surprising that a massively popular young-adult book and film series is being eyed for the theme park treatment. What is a little surprising is that we're talking about 'The Hunger Games,' a franchise that takes place is a dystopian future where poor people suffer at the hands
New 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Clip
New 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Clip
New 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Clip
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' picks up almost exactly where the first film ended, with Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) embarking on a victory tour to celebrate their surviving the Hunger Games and to spread government propaganda and fear. This section of the book (and, we imagine, the movie) is fairly action-free, but still pretty harrowing. A new clip from the film shows that a couple of good actors in a room can be just as exciting as an action scene.
First 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Clip
First 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Clip
First 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Clip
In the first clip from 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,' Katniss Everdeen learns a valuable lesson about helping those in need. Boy, it's difficult to not imagine Mr. Rogers (R.I.P.) or some Disney Channel host voicing an introduction to the newly released footage. But, in all seriousness, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) is dealing with some pretty intense issues for a teenager.
‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ New TV Spot Features Christina Aguilera’s “We Remain”
‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ New TV Spot Features Christina Aguilera’s “We Remain”
‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ New TV Spot Features Christina Aguilera’s “We Remain”
The tie-in promotional hit single hasn't been as popular/successful as it once was outside of the Bond movies (anyone remember the Soundgarden song in 'The Avengers'?), but that's not stopping 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' from featuring the new single from Christian Aguilera. To help sell the movie (and the song "We Remain") there's a brand new TV spot.

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