The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Timeline ( Real )

film_release
November 22, 2013

Release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second installment in The Hunger Games film series, is released in theaters in the United States.

production_start
September 17, 2012

Start of Principal Photography for Catching Fire

Filming for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins, marking the start of production for the movie.

production_end
December 18, 2012

End of Principal Photography for Catching Fire

Filming for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire wraps up, concluding the main production phase of the movie.

casting
July 2012

Announcement of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen

Jennifer Lawrence is confirmed to reprise her role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Timeline ( Fictional )

victory_tour
Year 75, Month 3, Week 2

Victory Tour Begins

Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark begin their victory tour of the districts after winning the 74th Hunger Games.

rebellion
Year 75, Month 3, Week 3

Rebellion Sparks in District 8

Protests and uprisings begin in District 8 inspired by Katniss' defiance during the Games.

political_threat
Year 75, Month 4, Week 1

President Snow's Visit to Katniss

President Snow visits Katniss at her home in District 12 to warn her to quell the unrest or face severe consequences.

game_announcement
Year 75, Month 4, Week 2

Announcement of the Quarter Quell

President Snow announces the 75th Hunger Games, the Third Quarter Quell, with a new rule forcing previous victors to compete again.

reaping
Year 75, Month 4, Week 3

Reaping for the 75th Hunger Games

Tributes are selected from the pool of previous victors, including Katniss and Peeta, who are reaped back into the arena.

preparation
Year 75, Month 4, Week 4

Training and Interviews

Tributes undergo training and televised interviews before the Games begin.

arena_battle
Year 75, Month 5, Day 1

Start of the 75th Hunger Games Arena Battle

The Quarter Quell Games begin in the clockwork arena with deadly traps corresponding to the arena's clock design.

alliance
Year 75, Month 5, Day 3

Alliance with Finnick and Others

Katniss and Peeta form alliances with Finnick Odair, Johanna Mason, and Beetee to survive the Games.

rescue
Year 75, Month 5, Day 10

Destruction of the Arena and Rescue

The arena is destroyed in an explosion; Katniss is rescued by the rebels and taken to District 13.

revelation
Year 75, Month 5, Day 11

Revelation of District 13

Katniss learns that District 13 still exists underground and is the base of the rebellion against the Capitol.