Fans eager to revisit the world of Panem or catch up before the next cinematic chapter will need to act fast. As of October 13, 2026, all five existing 'Hunger Games' films will no longer be available on Netflix. This includes the original quadrilogy that launched Jennifer Lawrence into superstardom as Katniss Everdeen, as well as the prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.

The original four films – The Hunger Games (2012), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014), and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) – collectively grossed over $3 billion worldwide, cementing the franchise's status as a cultural phenomenon of the 2010s. Based on Suzanne Collins' best-selling novels, the series captivated audiences with its gripping story of survival, rebellion, and the moral complexities of a totalitarian society.

The timing of Netflix's loss is especially noteworthy due to the impending release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. This new film, also based on a novel by Suzanne Collins, is slated to arrive in cinemas on November 18, 2026. Directed by Francis Lawrence, who helmed four of the previous installments, Sunrise on the Reaping promises to expand the universe further, exploring events that predate Katniss Everdeen's story.

The upcoming film features a fresh cast, with Joseph Zada stepping into a leading role, alongside talents like Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl), Mckenna Grace (The Handmaid's Tale), Jesse Plemons (Breaking Bad), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Elvis), Maya Hawke (Stranger Things), Lili Taylor (The Conjuring), Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning, and Glenn Close. With a new theatrical release on the horizon, the absence of the existing films from Netflix could prove frustrating for viewers hoping to marathon the series in preparation.

For those wanting to experience the full saga on Netflix one last time, the clock is ticking down to October 13, 2026.