Lions Gate : The Hunger Games

Lionsgate Entertainment acquired worldwide distribution rights to a film adaptation of The Hunger Games, which is produced by Nina Jacobson's Color Force production company.Collins adapted the novel for film herself, along with Gary Ross.

The film began production in spring 2011 and ended summer 2011.
 It was released March 23, 2012, with a PG-13 rating. 
 Catching Fire was released on November 22, 2013, with the main cast signed on to return but director Gary Ross did not return. 

In April 2012, the director's position was offered to Francis Lawrence. Lawrence also directed Mockingjay, parts 1 and 2.