TheHunger Gamesseries was a defining franchise of the 2010s.

It single-handedly revived the young-adult genre and launched the international A-list career of Oscar winnerJennifer Lawrence.

The saga spawned five movies, each receiving varying degrees of critical acclaim and strong box office returns.

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A crucial reason behind its success is the thrilling and original action sequences that filled all five movies.

The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesispretty low on action.

The first entry in theHunger Gamesseries isthe smallest in scale.

Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird & Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow walking hand in hand in ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

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But is the elusive and sinister Alma Coin (Julianne Moore) really the best choice to replace him?

Quality-wise,Mockingjay - Part 2is probably the worst of the fiveHunger Gamesmovies.

What it lacks in overall quality,Mockingjay - Part 2makes up for in spectacle.

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In it, Katniss recovers in District 13 following her rescue from the 75th Hunger Games arena.

As Katniss travels the war-torn Panem, she begins re-examining her role in the rebellion.

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Katniss Everdeen crouching and looking to the distance in The Hunger Games

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Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) march into battle in ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’

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Peeta and Katniss standing side by side and looking nervous in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

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