Although rumors of Lionsgate splitting the third and final book in Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" trilogy into two films have been swirling since last summer, the studio made it official this week when it announced two separate release dates for the forthcoming adaptation.
"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" will be released Nov. 21, 2014, while "Part 2" will arrive 12 months later on Nov. 20, 2015.
Production is set to get underway soon on the second novel of the trilogy, "Catching Fire," with the film set for release on Nov. 22, 2013. The film will be directed by Francis Lawrence, who is replacing "The Hunger Games" director Gary Ross
Last summer, it was revealed that Lionsgate included the possibility turning the trilogy into four films in the cast's contracts, unlike those for the "Harry Potter" and "Twilight" series, which had to be adjusted after each added a movie by splitting the final installment in two.
"The Hunger Games," released in March, has grossed $404 million domestically and $678 million worldwide.
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| Mockingjay concludes the series. |
Production is set to get underway soon on the second novel of the trilogy, "Catching Fire," with the film set for release on Nov. 22, 2013. The film will be directed by Francis Lawrence, who is replacing "The Hunger Games" director Gary Ross
Last summer, it was revealed that Lionsgate included the possibility turning the trilogy into four films in the cast's contracts, unlike those for the "Harry Potter" and "Twilight" series, which had to be adjusted after each added a movie by splitting the final installment in two.
"The Hunger Games," released in March, has grossed $404 million domestically and $678 million worldwide.
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