Hunger Games to Exit Fandango on October 31
The blockbuster film franchise will complete its free streaming run before moving to Peacock next month.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Science Fiction
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The Hunger Games franchise concludes its free streaming period on Fandango on October 31, 2026. This promotion allows viewers to watch all five films for free ahead of the upcoming series expansion.
Why it matters
The limited-time offer serves as a promotional bridge to build audience anticipation for the theatrical release of the newest installment in the franchise. Streaming availability helps ensure the brand remains prominent before the latest film debuts in theaters.
The Hunger Games franchise has earned $3.3 billion at the global box office across its five existing motion pictures. These films are currently offered on Fandango in 4K UHD with ad-supported playback.
The players
Lionsgate
Lionsgate is a major American film production and entertainment studio known for managing high-profile intellectual property franchises.
Fandango
Fandango is a digital destination for movie ticketing and on-demand content distribution that serves as a platform for film studios.
Peacock
Peacock is a streaming service owned by NBCUniversal that hosts an extensive library of movies and television programs for subscribers.
The details
Lionsgate partnered with Fandango to provide the films for free without requiring a user account. Before each movie, viewers are shown a trailer for the upcoming film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: Free streaming of Hunger Games movies began on Fandango.
October 31, 2026: Free streaming of Hunger Games movies ends on Fandango.
November 14, 2026: Hunger Games movies begin streaming on Peacock.
November 20, 2026: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping releases in theaters.
Industry Dynamics
The transition of The Hunger Games series between streaming platforms reflects the ongoing consolidation and movement of high-value intellectual property. Studios increasingly use free, ad-supported periods to maximize brand visibility before the premiere of new franchise installments.
Viewers can currently access all five films on Fandango without a user account until the end of October. Following the removal from Fandango, fans will need access to Peacock starting November 14 to continue streaming the collection.
The takeaway
Using legacy film libraries to stir up interest for new sequels remains a key strategy in modern film distribution. Fans planning to rewatch the series should complete their viewing on Fandango before the October 31 deadline.
What happens next
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is confirmed for a theatrical release on November 20, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
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