Suzanne Collins' 2020 prequel 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' explores the origins of Coriolanus Snow, 64 years before Katniss Everdeen's story in the original Hunger Games trilogy.

The novel delves into Snow's journey as he mentors a tribute from District 12 during the 10th Hunger Games, aiming to achieve fame through spectacle.

Themes in the book include fast-paced action, the nature of humanity, and Snow's moral decline, as it examines his evolving worldview.

In the corresponding prequel film, it is revealed that Snow deliberately erased Lucy Gray from history, who was meant to mentor Haymitch in the 50th Hunger Games, impacting Haymitch's performance.

Despite the lack of guidance from Lucy Gray, Haymitch's triumph in the Second Quarter Quell is highlighted as a testament to his resilience and future potential as a mentor.

The Hunger Games franchise has expanded to five films, with the latest serving as a backstory and all available for streaming on Netflix.