Hunger Games Director Breaks Down Scenes from 'Mockingjay,' 'Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' and More

Director of 'The Hunger Games' franchise Francis Lawrence breaks down some iconic scenes from 'Catching Fire,' 'Mockingjay: Part 1,' 'Mockingjay: Part 2' and the newest film 'Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.' Get his full breakdown of how he brought the movies to life, from location to the intricacies of the sets and styling.



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[slootfroot]

So tired of people downplaying and dismissing these movies. THG is probably one of the most solid franchises out there - every movie in this series is so well-crafted and compelling. I will never understand why so many people sleep on the hunger games.

[jonathanscores]

Francis Lawrence deserves a lotta recognition for what he's brought for the Hunger Games franchise since Catching Fire. He made such tremendous effort in his care and level of directing throughout the films

[beesbrownies]

Them using an Olympic stadium is INSANE meta

[saori_ho]

Francis Lawrence did such an amazing job in all hunger games movies!

[tobiasexarchopoulos]

He’s an incredible director. I wonder how the first Hunger Games movie would’ve looked had he directed it.

[wassha]

I don’t know why, but I think that the arena that was used in the 10th Hunger Games, was a lot more scary than the technological superior ones that were used for the 74th/75th Hunger Games.

[FunSoSoToTo]

The hunger games series for me are the only Hollywood media that I can relate to as a none American. Hollywood movies always felt distant to me and somehow I find a character that looks like me ends up to be the bad guy. But the hunger games touch on deep fundamentals that always leaves me emotional and it never treated the viewer as stupids.
Just saw the ballad of songbirds and snakes, another great movie!

[LagoonaGhoul]

Despite her controversies, Rachel did an amazing job portraying Lucy Gray, she's truly talented...she just needed some media training. So far she's only been in three released movies it's nice to see a fresh face that isn't a nepo baby. Also shoutout to the director, hollywood needs him, you can feel his passion. I hope they make another prequel movie or series maybe about the formation of panem and the dark days.

[asosisos]

using digital arrows when she was pointing at someone is a great protection

[enigmasong]

he's been the best director for film to book adaptations. catching fire is one of my favourite movies!!

[sophiaoliveira]

Thank YOU, Francis Lawrence, for doing the books justice with these movies!

[Cinna]

One of the most underrated directors working today

[abbeyBominable]

Rachel was amazing as Lucy Gray. Easily my favorite character of the movie.

[SKOceanicFE]

Even though there are some directing choices that annoy me and that are too cliché I feel extremely grateful that he's so passionate about the source material and truly has done it justice!

[iamjnina]

I really like how they approached practical + digital effects

[simpleplanfan]

He’s the perfect director for these movies. He really understands this series!

[jessieas]

The Hunger Games fandoms has to be the luckiest tbh we got the best book to movies adaptations ever 😍

[gelmarccuaton]

The Hunger Games anthology was the most successful dystopian novel and movie ever released. It continued to gross and even prospered throughout its fandom.

[gossipandgrigio]

I was one of the extras in mockingjay. I’ll never forget my experience

[Honeyin]

I love how many practical effects are in these movies. It makes it so much more immersive for the audience as well!