The Hunger Games The franchise is one of the most iconic and successful series of the 21st century. Adapted from the bestselling novels by Suzanne Collins, the franchise has captivated audiences around the world with its gripping dystopian plot, strong character development and Jennifer Lawrence’s captivating performance as the fearless heroine Katniss Everdeen.
However, the upcoming prequel film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes This is expected to be the worst weekend for the franchise. The film is scheduled to release on November 17 this year.
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Projected box office receipts The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Since the release of the first film in 2012. The Hunger Games The franchise has grossed a staggering amount at the global box office.
The first film The Hunger Games, was released in 2012 to critical and commercial success, grossing over $677 million worldwide. Second film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, was released in 2013 and grossed over $865 million worldwide.
Third and fourth films. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay. Part 1 And Part 2were released in 2014 and 2015, and both films maintained the franchise’s momentum with combined worldwide revenue exceeding $1.4 billion.
Eventually, The Hunger Games The franchise has grossed over $2.96 billion worldwide.
And now Rachel Zegler’s upcoming prequel is proving to be the worst in the franchise, according to Box Office Pro. The film will gross between $35 million and $45 million in its opening weekend domestically. And from 90 to 142 million dollars will be the film’s box office receipts over its entire life at the domestic box office.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay. Part 2 was the previous worst discovery. It grossed a total of $102.6 million in its opening weekend.
The original film grossed $152.5 million in its opening weekend back in 2012 and went on to gross $408 million at the domestic box office.
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Is Jennifer Lawrence’s departure the reason?
One of the most significant factors contributing to the success of the franchise was the incredible talent and star power of Jennifer Lawrence, who played the main character Katniss Everdeen.
However, fans were saddened when it was announced that The Hunger Games: Mockingjay. Part 2 will mark the end of Jennifer Lawrence’s run as Katniss. Her departure was a difficult moment for the franchise and its loyal fans.
Lawrence’s decision to leave the franchise was a personal one, as she felt she had given her all to the character and wanted to explore other roles and opportunities in her career. So, this could be one of the reasons why the upcoming film is performing so poorly at the box office.
However, in an interview with Variety, she also stated that she would be open to reprising her role as Katniss in the future.
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