The film that started it all. We are introduced to Panem, a nation built on the ruins of North America, divided into 12 oppressed districts and a lavish Capitol. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) volunteers to take her younger sister’s place in the 74th annual Hunger Games—a televised event where 24 children fight to the death.

The Hunger Games film series, based on the best-selling novels by Suzanne Collins, is one of the most successful dystopian sagas of the 21st century. Spanning four movies (with a fifth prequel on the way), it took audiences from a brutal survival tournament to a full-blown political revolution. Below is a breakdown of every film in the saga. 1. Los Juegos del Hambre (2012) Director: Gary Ross

The saga splits the final book into two films. Sinsajo – Parte 1 is a war film disguised as a young adult thriller. There are no traditional Hunger Games here. Instead, Katniss reluctantly becomes the "Mockingjay"—the symbol of the rebellion.