The prequel is distributed by Lionsgate, who Colliderreports has a multiyear deal with Peacock. But is it doomed one, too? Anyone who has seen the original Hunger Games trilogy knows the answer, but the story of how they get there is a thrill ride. They form an unusual alliance that just might progress to an unlikely romance. In this new adaptation, Tom Blyth stars as young Coriolanus, and Rachel Zegler plays Lucy Gray Baird, the “erased” District 12 victor of the 10th annual Hunger Games.Ĭoriolanus is in charge of mentoring Lucy, an assignment he's a bit too proud for, but her charm captivates Panem audiences as she fights for her life and her District. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is based on Suzanne Collins' novel of the same, published in 2020, which focuses on the story of Coriolanus Snow, who would become the President Snow who makes Katniss Everdeen his teen nemesis. If you're holding out for the comfort of streaming (and possibly weeping) in your living room, you might have a bit of a wait.

Not everyone wants to revisit the tumultuous emotions that accompany such high stakes drama and romance in public. The Hunger Games universe expanded on November 17 with the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in theaters.