Lionsgate looking to develop hunger games prequel films

The Hunger Games series may not be ending with four films after all, as Lionsgate is exploring the possibility of making prequel films.

During today's UBS Global Media and Communications Conference in New York (via Variety), Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns expressed interest in creating additional movies, saying the franchise "will live on and on."


According to Burns, younger fans missed the arena-centric nature of the first two films when the series shifted its focus in the two-part Mockingjay finale. As such, the studio sees a lot of potential in exploring the events before the first movie. "If we went backwards there obviously would be arenas," he explained.

Lionsgate has yet to formally announce additional films based on Suzanne Collins' novel trilogy, but considering its incredible success, it would be a logical move for the studio. In fact, earlier this year, director Francis Lawrence shared his idea for a Hunger Games prequel.