With just four days left untilThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2hits theaters, and brings the lucrativeHunger Gamesfranchise to a close,Lionsgatehas released a new TV spot and photos from this highly-anticipated sequel. The footage showsKatniss Everdeen(Jennifer Lawrence) preparing for war against the nefarious President Snow (Donald Sutherland), as the fate of the entire nation of Panem rests in her hands. Given the level of anticipation for this action-packed sequel, it’s possible that it could break a few box office records this weekend
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1will go up against Sony’sThe Night Beforeand STX Entertainment’sSecret in Their Eyesthis Friday. TheHunger Gamesfranchise has taken audiences by storm around the world, grossing more than $2.2 billion at the globalbox office.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2now brings the franchise to its powerful final chapter in which Katniss Everdeen realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival - they are for the future.
With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confrontsPresident Snow(Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends - including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) - Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to liberate the citizens of Panem, and stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 is directed byFrancis Lawrencefrom a screenplay byPeter CraigandDanny Strongand features an acclaimed cast including Academy Award-winnerJennifer Lawrence,Josh Hutcherson,Liam Hemsworth,Woody Harrelson,Elizabeth Banks, Academy Award-winnerPhilip Seymour Hoffman,Jeffrey Wright,Willow Shields,Sam Claflin,Jena MalonewithStanley TucciandDonald Sutherlandreprising their original roles fromThe Hunger GamesandThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The impressive lineup is joined byThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1co-stars Academy Award-winnerJulianne Moore,Mahershala Ali,Natalie Dormer, Wes Chatham,Elden HensonandEvan Ross.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1was set to reign as the top-grossing movie at the box office, beforeAmerican Snipertook theaters by storm and pulled off an upset. This year, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 will not only go up against current champJurassic World, the third highest-grossing movie of all time, but also the most anticipated movie of the year,Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Despite a current dry spell, the end of 2015 could provide some major box office fireworks. While we wait and see how The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 fares in theaters, take a look at this TV spot and new images from this franchise finale, arriving in theaters November 20.
