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Rachel Zegler Channels Katniss Everdeen's Fire Dress at 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Premiere

Rachel Zegler dons a fiery dress at the premiere of her new movie The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes held at Zoo Palast on Sunday (November 5) in Berlin, Germany.

The 22-year-old star’s look appears to reference Katniss Everdeen’s fire dress from the franchise’s second film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, as it features a fiery element at the bottom of the strapless mermaid gown.

Rachel was joined at the first premiere for the upcoming prequel by her co-stars Tom Blyth, Hunter Schafer and boyfriend Josh Andrés Rivera, as well as director Francis Lawrence.

The actress, who plays Lucy Gray Baird, is also paying homage to Jennifer Lawrence‘s character in the upcoming prequel movie, in more ways than one!

It was recently confirmed that this moment in the trailer is an Easter Egg to Katniss, and the costuming for Lucy will also feature a nod to Katniss.

In case you missed it, check out the first reviews for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which hits theaters NEXT Friday, November 17th!

FYI: Rachel is wearing an Alexander Wang dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and Chopard jewelry. Hunter is dressed in Schiaparelli.

Browse through the gallery to see more photos from the Berlin premiere…

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'Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' First Reviews Are In - Find Out What Critics & Fans Are Saying!

Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is nearly here!

The highly anticipated Francis Lawrence-directed new installment in the Hunger Games franchise, based on the best-selling Suzanne Collins novel, hits theaters and IMAX on November 17.

Here’s a plot summary: the movie follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post- war Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from the impoverished District 12. But after Lucy Gray’s charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.

Following the world premiere full of fans and critics in Berlin, Germany, the first reactions are now pouring out on social media on Sunday (November 5).

Find out what everyone is saying so far about the movie…

'Hunger Games' Author Suzanne Collins Gives 'The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Her Stamp of Approval

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is nearing its theatrical release, and author Suzanne Collins is giving her seal of approval!

The Hunger Games prequel movie, based on Suzanne‘s 2020 novel of the same name, is directed by Francis Lawrence, who helmed three of the four previous films in the franchise.

Keep reading to find out what Suzanne had to say about the film…More Here! »

Rachel Zegler Opens Up About Working on the 'Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Soundtrack

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Olivia Rodrigo's 'Can't Catch Me Now' - Lyrics Revealed, Plus Hear Her 'Hunger Games' Song Here!

Olivia Rodrigo just debuted her new song “Can’t Catch Me Now“!

The 20-year-old’s original track is the official song for the upcoming prequel movie The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

“yayayayyyy!!!! my new song ‘Can’t Catch Me Now’ from the @thehungergames is out now. the film and the rest of the soundtrack are out November 17th!!!!! hope ya dig🪐🌸⚡️,” she shared on social media after the song dropped.

Listen to the song and read the lyrics inside…More Here! »

'Hunger Games' Prequel Cast Takes Over Times Square for First Appearance Together Since Receiving SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement

The cast of the upcoming The Hunger Games prequel movie hasn’t been able to promote the film all summer long due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, but now they can thanks to an interim agreement!

Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, and Josh Andrés Rivera stepped out in Times Square for an event for their film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes on Wednesday (November 1) in New York City.

During the event, the stars joined fans to watch the debut of a new spot featuring Olivia Rodrigo’s official song for the film, “Can’t Catch Me Now,” followed by a live performance from a 50-plus-member choir singing the franchise’s beloved song, “The Hanging Tree.”

The upcoming movie follows a young Coriolanus (Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Zegler), a tribute from the impoverished District 12. But after Lucy Gray’s charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.

FYI: Tom is wearing an AMI Paris look.

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The Richest 'Hunger Games' Stars, Ranked By Their Net Worth - The Top Earner is Worth $160 Million

The Hunger Games movies, adapted from Suzanne Collins‘ dystopian novels, are classics to this day.

Boasting an ensemble cast of A-list talent, many actors who competed in the Games or took over Panem have amassed impressive fortunes while working 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…