The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Is Having A Major Moment, How To Buy The Book And All The OG Hunger Games Movies This Black Friday

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I think it’s safe to say The Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is having a major moment right now, and the fascination in the world of Panem has been reignited. Since its release, fans have been loving Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and moments from the movie and its cast have been the talk of the town on social media. So, if you or someone you love has jumped headfirst into the Hunger Games mania, and you are looking for some great deals on all four books and the OG movies this Black Friday, have no fear; I've got you covered!

Tom Blyth in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes.

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How To Buy The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Book 

In CinemaBlend’s review of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Sarah El-Mahmoud wrote about how the film is a “solid” book-to-screen adaptation. After reading that, and seeing the movie, I know I’m ready to read Suzanne Collins’ prequel, and I’m sure many others are in the same boat. Luckily, there’s a great deal on the book this Black Friday. 

Right now, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is 41% off at Amazon, and you can get it – in hardcover, I might add – for $16.50.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel): was $27.99 now $16.50 on Amazon
Save 36%

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel): was $27.99 now $16.50 on Amazon
Save 36%
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After you pick up the book, you or your loved one can read it, imagine the cast of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes as the characters in the novel, and learn even more about Coriolanus Snow’s villain origin story. 

Elizabeth Banks presents a crying Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games, pixelated.

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Complete The Collection With The Original Hunger Games Trilogy 

If The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was a you or a loved one’s introduction to the Hunger Games franchise, or if it reignited the love for the dystopian series, a perfect gift is a box set of all the books. Whether you are reading Katniss Everdeen’s story for the first time or looking to go back and re-read these incredible novels, this deal is perfect. 

Hunger Games 4-Book Paperback Box Set (the Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes): was $61.96 now $46.47 on Amazon

Hunger Games 4-Book Paperback Box Set (the Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes): was $61.96 now $46.47 on Amazon
You can get all four of Suzanne Collins' novels – The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes for $46.47 on Amazon. That’s 25% off; talk about a good deal!

Seriously, if you want all four of the books that inspired a massive franchise of films, now is the time to buy!

Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games

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While The Prequel Is Still In Theaters, You Can Get All The OG Hunger Games Movies On Blu-Ray

The Hunger Games: 4-Movie Collection on Blu-ray: was $34.99 now $18.99 on Amazon

The Hunger Games: 4-Movie Collection on Blu-ray: was $34.99 now $18.99 on Amazon
Now, this deal is for my physical media lovers. If you want to throw it back to when Jennifer Lawrence was leading The Hunger Games franchise, then I have a steal for you. Over on Amazon, you can get the four movie collection – The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay Parts One and Two – on Blu-Ray for $18.99. 

While The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes only recently premiered on the 2023 movie schedule, and it won’t be released on physical media or streaming by the holidays, now, is the perfect time to go back to the OG set of films. 

Right now is such a fun time to be a Hunger Games fan. If you or a loved one are getting really into (or back into) this dystopian world, this Black Friday is the ideal time to pick up the novel the hit prequel is based on along with the OG franchise of books and movies that made this fascinating world so popular. 

Want To Stream The Hunger Games Franchise?

If physical DVDs aren't your thing, you can also watch The Hunger Games trilogy with a Peacock subscription. And right now there is a Black Friday Peacock deal available, allowing you to subscribe to the service for up to a year and save big.

Peacock: $1.99 A Month For 12 Months
Home to hits like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Poker Face, you can also get your reality fix with Love Island Games and Below Deck. It's also the exclusive home to hit 2023 movie releases like Five Nights at Freddy's, Asteroid City, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. Save on the NBC service's Ad-Supported plan and pay just $1.99 a month in this Black Friday Peacock deal, enjoying the saving for up to 12 months. Use the code BIGDEAL

Peacock: $1.99 A Month For 12 Months
Home to hits like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Poker Face, you can also get your reality fix with Love Island Games and Below Deck. It's also the exclusive home to hit 2023 movie releases like Five Nights at Freddy's, Asteroid City, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. Save on the NBC service's Ad-Supported plan and pay just $1.99 a month in this Black Friday Peacock deal, enjoying the saving for up to 12 months. Use the code BIGDEAL to get the discount.

Expires November 28

Peacock: $59.99 $19.99 For A Year
There's not one but two Black Friday Peacock deals this year. If you'd rather save and subscribe to Peacock for a whole year upfront, pay just $19.99 for your first year. That's down from its usual $59.99 rate, and is even cheaper than locking in the $1.99 monthly rate (which works out at $23.88 for 12 months). Use the code YEARLONG

Peacock: $59.99 $19.99 For A Year
There's not one but two Black Friday Peacock deals this year. If you'd rather save and subscribe to Peacock for a whole year upfront, pay just $19.99 for your first year. That's down from its usual $59.99 rate, and is even cheaper than locking in the $1.99 monthly rate (which works out at $23.88 for 12 months). Use the code YEARLONG to sign up.

Expires November 28

Riley Utley
Weekend Editor

Riley Utley is the Weekend Editor at CinemaBlend. She has written for national publications as well as daily and alt-weekly newspapers in Spokane, Washington, Syracuse, New York and Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated with her master’s degree in arts journalism and communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Since joining the CB team she has covered numerous TV shows and movies -- including her personal favorite shows Ted Lasso and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She also has followed and consistently written about everything from Taylor Swift to Fire Country, and she's enjoyed every second of it.