The first book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins was published, introducing readers to the dystopian world of Panem and the story of Katniss Everdeen.
The film adaptation of The Hunger Games novel was released, bringing the story to a wider audience and sparking renewed interest in the franchise.
The second film in The Hunger Games series was released, continuing the story of Katniss Everdeen and the rebellion against the Capitol.
The first part of the adaptation of the final book in the Hunger Games trilogy was released, depicting the intensifying conflict in Panem.
The final film in The Hunger Games series was released, concluding the story of the rebellion and the fate of Panem.
The nation of Panem is formed in the aftermath of the 'Dark Days' – a civil war that led to the collapse of the United States. Panem consists of the Capitol and 12 districts.
As punishment for the rebellion known as the Dark Days, the Capitol institutes the Hunger Games, requiring each district to send one male and one female 'tribute' to fight to the death in an arena yearly.
In District 12, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister Prim's place as the female tribute for the 74th Hunger Games.
Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become the first dual victors by threatening to eat poisonous berries rather than kill each other outright, defying the Capitol's rules.
The 75th Hunger Games is announced as the Third Quarter Quell; victors from previous games, including Katniss and Peeta, are reaped again to participate in a special edition of the Games.
District 13, thought to be destroyed, reveals its existence and forms a rebellion against the Capitol, with Katniss becoming a symbol of the revolution.
After a prolonged war, the rebellion led by District 13 defeats the Capitol; President Snow is overthrown and Katniss kills Coin, the revolutionary leader.
The new government disbands the Hunger Games, reforms the districts, and strives to build a peaceful Panem.
