Insights on the Future of Hunger Games Movies by Emerging Snow Actor
Exciting news for Hunger Games fans! Young Snow actor reveals interest in future movies Will there be more adventures in Panem? Find out now!
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Tom Blyth has some hope for another Hunger Games movie due to the potential continuation of relationships and ambiguous ending of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson are adamant about not moving forward with another film in the franchise without the involvement of author Suzanne Collins. The impressive success of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes may persuade Lionsgate to explore the possibility of a sequel if it maintains its strong performance.
Tom Blyth shares his thoughts on the possibility of another Hunger Games movie following The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Blyth portrays a young Coriolanus Snow in the film, which recounts the early life of the future President of Panem in the Capitol. As the story unfolds, he begins his transformation into the villain familiar from the original movies while mentoring District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird in the 10th annual Hunger Games.
Speaking to Observer, Blyth discusses the potential for more Hunger Games movies following The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. According to the actor, there is a "hope" for another film given the opportunity to further explore "relationships" such as that of Coryo and Tigris, as well as the open-ended conclusion of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. See the complete statement from Blyth below:
We all have hope that the characters’ perspectives will reveal more. Many are eager to see if Lucy Gray and Coryo will ever reunite and what will transpire. The relationships in the story are compelling, especially the bond between Tigris and Coryo, and we are all invested in seeing how they unfold. I appreciate that Francis Lawrence, Nina Jacobson, and Lionsgate prioritize the integrity of Suzanne Collins’ writing and don’t just produce films for the sake of it. As a creator, I respect that the films are rooted in Collins’ literary work and meaningful sociological questions. This approach made me less apprehensive about joining the project, as it reflects genuine filmmaking that is true to the text.
Are More Hunger Games Movies Likely?
As mentioned by Blyth, the stance of director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson is firm - there will be no more Hunger Games movies without the involvement of author Suzanne Collins. Lawrence has kept The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes as a single film based on Collins' work, and intends to keep it that way unless she decides to write another book. With all existing Hunger Games books already adapted for the screen, a sequel to The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is currently impossible according to the conditions set by Jacobson and Lawrence.
Nonetheless, Lionsgate may find encouragement in the success of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Despite being the lowest-grossing movie in the franchise so far, the prequel has generated a respectable box office total of $258 million worldwide at the time of writing. Furthermore, the movie has demonstrated impressive staying power, with only a 33% drop in week 4, making it the Hunger Games film with the smallest drop.
Hunger Games Movie | Worldwide Box Office Gross |
|---|---|
The Hunger Games | $695 million |
Catching Fire | $865 million |
Mockingjay - Part 1 | $755 million |
Mockingjay - Part 2 | $661 million |
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | $258 million (as of 12/11/23) |
If The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes maintains its success, it could possibly surpass the earnings of 2015's Mockingjay – Part 2, but this is unlikely. Despite this, the movie, with a budget of $100 million, can be seen as a success and may increase the likelihood of a sequel. It is hoped that Lionsgate will continue to honor Collins’ original work if a sequel is produced, and avoid simply making films for the sake of it, as Blyth mentioned.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan of the Hunger Games series, I am thrilled about the possibility of future movies. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes left me with so many unanswered questions and I can't wait to see what happens next. I agree with Tom Blyth that there is so much potential for exploring the relationships between the characters, especially Coryo and Tigris. I'm also curious to see if Lucy Gray and Coryo will ever reunite.
I appreciate that the filmmakers are taking their time and not rushing into a sequel just for the sake of it. It's clear that they want to stay true to Suzanne Collins' vision and create a meaningful story that respects the original work. I have faith that if they do decide to make another movie, it will be just as good as the previous ones. I can't wait to see what the future holds for the Hunger Games franchise!
