The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
The verdict
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.0/10 on TMDB from 3,695 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 157 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 37m on it?
2h 37m of English science fiction with action threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- 7.0/10 from 3,695 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
64 years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow sees a chance for a change in fortunes when he mentors Lucy Gray Baird, the female tribute from District 12.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 37m — long |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Action |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Francis Lawrence
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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