Katniss joins a rebel team to take down President Snow in the final battle for Panem's fate. Along the way, Katniss discovers the true intentions of the rebel leader and must decide who she can trust.
In a dystopian world, sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister's place in a televised competition called the Hunger Games. Alongside fellow tribute Peeta Mellark, they navigate alliances, battles, and survival in the fight to be the last one standing. As their journey unfolds, political repression, class differences, and a revolution against the all-powerful Capitol come into play.
Six months after winning the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta are forced to go on a victory tour. President Snow orders Katniss to convince the nation of their love or else face dire consequences. As the tour progresses, tensions rise and alliances form. When the Capitol announces the Quarter Quell, a special version of the games, Katniss and Peeta must once again fight for their lives. With the help of their allies, they navigate the dangerous arena while also uncovering the Capitol's secrets. Eventually, they manage to escape and find themselves in District 13, where they join the rebellion against President Snow.
In a bid to restore his family's prosperity, Coriolanus Snow becomes a mentor in the 10th Hunger Games. He is assigned the District 12 female tribute, Lucy Gray Baird, and aims to win the viewers' hearts. As he bonds with Lucy Gray, a rebel bomb explodes, leading to chaos and death. Coriolanus realizes that genetically modified snakes will be unleashed, and cleverly uses Lucy Gray's scent to save her. However, he is punished for cheating and forced to join the Peacekeepers. In District 12, he reencounters Lucy Gray and discovers a rebellion plot. Coriolanus's actions result in the death of rebels and his desire to escape with Lucy Gray.
In District 13, Katniss Everdeen prepares to be the Mockingjay, the symbol of the rebellion against the Capitol. With the help of her friends, she must save Peeta and lead the fight against the oppressive regime in a post-apocalyptic future.