- Fandango and Lionsgate have partnered to stream all five previous Hunger Games movies for free on Fandango’s ad-supported platform through October 31.
- The limited-time marathon includes exclusive franchise-themed promotional segments and limited commercial breaks, requiring no subscription or credit card.
- The promotional event directly sets up the upcoming theatrical release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, scheduled to debut exclusively in cinemas on November 20.
Free Full Franchise Marathon Lands on Fandango
Lionsgate has teamed up with digital movie platform Fandango to host an unprecedented streaming event for dystopian cinema enthusiasts. Running from October 16 through October 31, audiences can watch the complete five-film Hunger Games catalog without cost on Fandango’s ad-supported streaming tier. Viewers can access the entire run without entering credit card information or paying subscription fees by simply signing into or setting up a free Fandango user account via web browsers, smart TVs, or mobile applications.
The free catalog covers the complete chronological production history of Panem, featuring the initial franchise entry The Hunger Games, followed by The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, and the 2023 prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. To accompany the limited commercial presentation, the takeover incorporates bespoke Hunger Games-themed promotional material and specialty feature segments surrounding each title to engage returning fans and newcomers alike.
Setting the Stage for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
The cooperative initiative between Lionsgate and Fandango is structured to generate major momentum ahead of the theatrical debut of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which launches exclusively in movie theaters on November 20. Because Fandango operates both as a streaming venue and the leading digital ticketing destination in North America, consumers can revisit the existing catalog and seamlessly reserve opening-run tickets for the new movie on the identical platform the moment box office sales open.
Adapted from author Suzanne Collins’ best-selling book, the incoming prequel is helmed by returning franchise director Francis Lawrence. The story timeline is set 24 years before the events that introduced Katniss Everdeen in the original The Hunger Games. The narrative focuses on a 16-year-old Haymitch Abernathy, portrayed by Joseph Zada, representing District 12 during the morning of the reaping for the 50th Annual Hunger Games, historically referred to as the Second Quarter Quell. Once deployed inside the lethal arena, Abernathy establishes a crucial partnership with fellow tribute Maysilee Donner, played by McKenna Grace, as part of an expanding alliance designed to confront the Capitol regime overseen by President Snow, played by Ralph Fiennes.
Why This Matters
This distribution model reflects a strategic convergence of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) services and theatrical exhibition pipelines. Studios frequently struggle to channel home-streaming viewership directly back into multiplex ticket purchases. By partnering directly with an exhibitor-integrated vendor like Fandango to provide the entire intellectual property catalog at no charge, Lionsgate establishes a frictionless conversion channel: driving franchise rewatches and immediately translating digital consumer engagement into advance ticket presales for a major holiday release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which movies are included in the free streaming event?
The marathon includes all five previously released titles: The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Do I need a paid subscription or credit card to watch the movies?
No. The films are streaming completely free on Fandango’s ad-supported platform through October 31. Viewers need only a free registered Fandango account to view the movies with limited commercials on supported browsers, mobile apps, or smart TVs.
When does The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrive in theaters?
The prequel film arrives exclusively in movie theaters on November 20, detailing Haymitch Abernathy’s survival in the Second Quarter Quell.
