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'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Opening Weekend Box Office Numbers Revealed

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is on top!

The prequel movie in the Hunger Games franchise leads at the box office with $44 million in its opening weekend from 3,776 theaters, TheWrap reports.

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Will 'The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Get a Sequel? Movie's Director & Producer Have an Idea for One

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes brought us back to the world of Panem, and fans of the franchise are likely wondering if there is more content on the way.

The answer is not immediately clear. If you were unaware, the latest movie is based on a prequel novel written by author Suzanne Collins. As a result, it focused on a specific story, which did play out in the first movie.

However, the movie’s director and producer both had an idea for a sequel, and it would focus on one specific relationship.

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4 Actors Auditioned to Play Peeta Before Josh Hutcherson Was Cast as Peeta in 'Hunger Games,' Including 1 of His Costars

Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth are so central to the success of the Hunger Games franchise that it is impossible to imagine the movies without them on the screen.

However, none of them were guaranteed their roles in the blockbusters.

Believe it or not, nine other actors auditioned to play Katniss before Jennifer was cast as the arrow-slinging star. Liam faced off against three other actors, too.

After Jennifer joined the movie, five actors were in the running to play Peeta Mellark, the boy with the bread. Of course, the role ultimately went to Josh, and he played it exceptionally in all four movies.

But if things had gone differently, who might have starred in the movie alongside Jennifer? We rounded up Josh‘s four main competitors. Interestingly, one wound up cast in a different role, and two of them starred in other movies with Jennifer.

Scroll through the four stars who were being considered for the role of Peeta Mellark before Josh Hutcherson was cast…

Viola Davis Wears Prosthetic Nose in 'Hunger Games' Prequel, Talks Challenging Process of Removing Makeup

Viola Davis is sharing details about her look in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

In the Hunger Games prequel film, Viola plays Dr. Volumnia Gaul, Panem’s head Gamemaker.

During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 58-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed how she achieved Dr. Gaul’s look and how she managed the challenges of her costume.

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The Richest 'Hunger Games' Stars, Ranked By Net Worth - There's a Big Jump Between 1st & 2nd Place

The Hunger Games movies, adapted from Suzanne Collins‘ dystopian novels, are popular enough in 2023 that a prequel movie called The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes just premiered in theaters!

Boasting an ensemble cast of A-list talent, many actors who appeared in the initial set of movies have amassed impressive fortunes in Hollywood.

While Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth are undoubtedly the most recognizable stars from the franchise, several other actors involved in the project have carved out their own successful paths in the industry.

Believe it or not, it’s been seven years since the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, and a highly anticipated prequel movie, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is set to debut in just a few weeks. Where does the time go?!

Naturally, we were curious to see how the stars have fared since gracing the big screen and ranked the biggest names from the franchise by their net worth. You may be surprised by some of the rankings on this list.

Check out the richest stars from The Hunger Games franchise ranked from highest to lowest…

Is There a 'Hunger Games' Prequel (2023) End Credits Scene? Details Revealed for 'Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes'

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is now in theaters and seeing as it’s the continuation of a major franchise, albeit a prequel, you might expect to see a post-credits scene after the movie.

Fans who are checking out the movie will likely want to know if they should stick around after the credits for an additional scene. Many movies these days, especially ones that are part of a franchise, will include extra footage at the end to tease future installments or to give audiences some bonus content.

So, do you need to stick around after The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?

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Tom Blyth Reveals What He Learned From His 'Hunger Games' Prequel Co-Stars

Tom Blyth is sharing what his co-stars Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, and Jason Schwartzman taught him while working on The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

Tom stars as the film’s protagonist, Coriolanus Snow, while Viola Plays Head Gamemaker Dr. Volumnia Gaul. Peter‘s character is Dean Casca Highbottom, and Jason portrays Lucky Flickerman.

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