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Rachel Zegler stars as the musically gifted heroine Lucy Gray Baird in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” the much-anticipated prequel of the popular dystopian franchise.
Dive deep into the tumultuous history of The Hunger Games. Find out where to watch “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” in Canada.
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Where to Watch The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes in Canada
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is yet to be available on streaming services in Canada.
Is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Available on Streaming?
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” will likely stream on Hulu and Peacock TV. Lionsgate, the production studio behind the film and the entire “Hunger Games” franchise, is currently in talks with Hulu and Peacock TV to bring all of the studio’s movies onto the platforms.
In the meantime, you can binge-watch the entire film franchise from “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire,” “Mockingjay – Part 1,” to “Mockingjay – Part 2,” which are all available on Hulu and Peacock TV.
Is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Available for Rent (VOD)?
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is currently unavailable on video-on-demand services since it is still playing in theaters. You can pre-order it on platforms like the Google Play Store and the Microsoft Store.
Is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Available on Cable or Free TV?
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is not airing on any cable networks or free TV in Canada.
Should I Use a VPN to Watch The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” will likely stream on Peacock TV and Hulu, which are both geo-restricted in Canada, so you will need to use a VPN to stream the film.
What Is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes About?
“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” takes place 64 years before Katniss Everdeen’s time. The film follows a young Coriolanus Snow, decades before he becomes the tyrannical ruler of Panem. Now the last hope of the once respected Snow bloodline, he accepts a job to guide a tribute for the brutal Hunger Games to take control of his family’s situation and maintain their status. He mentors Lucy Gray Baird, a musically gifted tribute from the poverty-stricken District 12. Through her empowered voice and impeccable charm, Lucy swiftly won not only the hearts of the people of Panem but also Snow’s. Through her defiant spirit, Lucy became a symbol of resistance, ultimately challenging the ruthless nature of the Hunger Games and setting the stage for political and societal tensions between the Capitol and its citizens. Snow, on the other hand, finds himself torn between his growing affection for Lucy and his ambitions to stay in power and rule Panem.
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” hit theaters worldwide on November 17, 2023.
Who Are in the Cast and Production of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?
Francis Lawrence, the filmmaker behind “The Hunger Games” film series, directed the prequel from a screenplay by Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt. The film is based on Suzanne Colling’s best-selling novel, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” It stars Rachel Zegler from “West Side Story,” Tom Blyth from HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” and “Euphoria” star Hunter Schafer. Here’s the cast of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”:
- Tom Blyth as Coriolanus “Coryo” Snow
- Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird
- Josh Andrés Rivera as Sejanus Plinth
- Hunter Schafer as Tigris Snow
- Peter Dinklage as Casca “Cas” Highbottom
- Jason Schwartzman as Lucretius “Lucky” Flickerman
- Viola Davis as Dr. Volumnia Gaul
- Fionnula Flanagan as Grandma’am
- Burn Gorman as Commander Hoff
- Ashley Liao as Clemensia Dovecote
- Max Raphael as Festus Creed
- Zoe Renee as Lysistrata Vickers
- Nick Benson as Jessup
- Isobel Jesper Jones as Mayfair Lipp
- George Somner as Spruce
What is the Rating for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is rated PG in Canada for violent materials and intense scenes. The film is suitable for general audiences, though parental guidance is advised for younger viewers.
How Many People Watch The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is garnering a significant amount of traction from the media and various Internet platforms. The film is projected to make $100 million at the box office for its worldwide opening.
How Are the Reviews for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes?
Despite the anticipation, the film received mixed reviews from critics. According to some critics, the prequel failed to live up to its predecessors’ standards due to its seemingly shallow characterizations and for providing very little insight into the dark dystopian world of the Hunger Games.
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” debuts with a 55% score on Rotten Tomatoes. See what critics are saying about the movie:
- “Though there are strong supporting performances from Peter Dinklage, Viola Davis, and Jason Schwartzman, Zegler is the key. Even when the film itself starts to increasingly hit false notes, Zegler never does.” — Seattle Times
- “All the elements that made the Hunger Games a success are there — the dark political metaphors, the horrifying dystopian premise, the beautiful actors who make the whole bitter pill easier to swallow — but Songbirds and Snakes feels simply like a rehash.” — Inverse
The Ballad of Choices
In “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” viewers are taken back into the morally ambiguous evolution of Coriolanus Snow and the role he played in shaping the brutal spectacle of the Hunger Games. At the same time, the film introduces Lucy, a symbol of resistance that will challenge Snow’s ambitions and force him to decide between becoming a catalyst for change or embracing being the face of oppression and power.
You can watch “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” in theaters near you.
