The Hunger Games Box Office & Budget
Action • Lionsgate
8.9x Production Recoup Multiple
Jennifer Lawrence Lead Star Synergy
Executive Box Office BriefingTTMI™ MODELDOCUMENTED 2026
The Hunger Games has generated a documented worldwide box office gross of $694.4 Million against an estimated net production budget of $78.0 Million. Under standard Hollywood theatrical distribution models (2.5× budget recoupment), the breakeven threshold was established at $195.0M, yielding a status of Theatrically Profitable (8.90× gross multiple).
Streaming Availability & Theatrical Exclusivity Window
Theatrical-to-Digital Release TimelineTheatrical Debut
45-day exclusive theatrical run
Digital PVOD
Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango
SVOD Streaming
Lionsgate / Major Streamer
Physical Media
4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Steelbook
Ensemble Cast & Creative Architects
Billed Talent & Direct Wealth Details & ConnectionsPrincipal Theatrical Cast
Jennifer Lawrence
Lead Star
Josh Hutcherson
Principal Cast
Liam Hemsworth
Principal Cast
Woody Harrelson
Principal Cast
Elizabeth Banks
Principal CastCreative Department Heads & Producers
Lionsgate
Major Hollywood StudioLead Star Salary & Equity Contract
Jennifer Lawrence
A-List LeadNet Worth: $160.0 Million
Theatrical Narrative & Production Overview
Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games: a televised competition in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death.
Ensemble Cast
Production & Studio Data
Theatrical Box Office Showdown
Head-to-Head Theatrical Financial Faceoffs
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