Splitting Mockingjay – Where and How?
Lionsgate has confirmed that Mockingjay, the final book in The Hunger Games trilogy will be split into two movies. The first one will be seen in November of 2014 and the second one, a year later in November of 2015. But the big question for fans is WHERE will the story be split? At which point will we have to wait an entire year to see the rest of it? We’d love to know what you think… Give us your theories in the comments below.
In the meantime Next Movie and EW.com have both come up with a few ideas themselves.
BUT before you read on, you need to know that this will contain MAJOR SPOILERS! If you haven’t read Mockingjay, then please, click away and come back later on.
For those that have read all three books… let us know what you think.
Here’s what Next Movie had to say:
Deadly Rescue Mission
Katniss takes a hit on one of her propos missions for District 13, and when she wakes up in the hospital, she gets some troubling news: Gale and others have been sent on a rescue mission to retrieve Peeta and Finnick Odair‘s love Annie. It’s a dangerous ordeal. Katniss faces the reality that she may lose not one but both of the boys she cares about, and there’s nothing she can do to stop it … Scary, scary!
Peeta Returns … Sort Of
There’s another split potential moment when Gale and team do return successfully from their rescue mission. They’ve saved Peeta and some of the others from the Capitol, and she’s relieved about that. When she goes to see him and he rushes over to her, though, and rather than the warm loving embrace she was expecting, he lunges for her throat.This is not the same Peeta she’s always known. All bets are off now. Splitting the two films at this point would give the filmmakers an opportunity to really play up Peeta’s dramatic rescue and the consequences of Katniss’ acceptance of the role of the Mockingjay. Not only would this be a frightening and intense moment to end with, but it would also set the stage well for the later events to come between them and for the revolution at large.
And here’s what EW had to say:
SPLIT POINT #1: District 13 is attacked
Catching Fire ends with Peeta falling into the clutches of the Capitol as Katniss, Gale, and Haymitch hole up in the underground, mysterious District 13, and Katniss begrudgingly lets the rebellion transform her into the symbol of their struggle: the Mockingjay. During a propaganda broadcast by the Capitol, Peeta manages to warn District 13 that an attack is eminent, giving everyone enough time to prepare.
The climax: In the book, District 13 is basically a giant bunker, but Mockingjay Part 1 could fudge things and allow for a Helm’s Deep-like battle in which District 13 emerges the victor.
The cliffhanger: Afterwards, Katniss realizes that whatever she does as the Mockingjay to rally support will only be taken out on Peeta by the Capitol. She has a nervous breakdown, and is sedated. When she comes to, Haymitch tells her a rescue mission has been launched to save Peeta. Its leader: Gale. OMG! She could lose them both!SPLIT POINT #2: Peeta is rescued
With Katniss nervously waiting back in District 13, Gale leads a small force inside the Capitol to rescue Peeta, and a few other prisoners.
The climax: Collins lets Gale’s rescue mission to save Peeta unfold offscreen, as it were, but Mockingjay Part 1 could depict the rescue with a major action sequence — possibly involving Katniss herself, though some fans would find that sacrilege.
The cliffhanger: Peeta is saved, and Katniss races to his hospital bed for their long awaited reunion. As Katniss puts it in the book, “My lips are just forming [Peeta's] name when his fingers lock around my throat.” OMG! Peeta’s been brainwashed into a sleeper assassin!
Source: Next Movie and EW
Peeta’s return. Right when he goes all hijacked Peeta on Katniss. The sad thing is they will split up the entire first movie.
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I agree with #2. They have 2 split it after hes hijacked!!!
Yeah they should end it right when Peeta strangles Katniss, it’ll be a HUGE cliffhanger.
Agreed
Absolutely.
Defiantly It would be leaving me where I want so much more! But knowing have have to wait would be the hard part…
That would be the PERFECT cliffhanger! But, like Angelina said, it would be hard to wait, but it would be worth it! I can’t wait to see Josh and Jen’s acting skills for that scene. OMG Josh going crazy… can you spell Oscar?
exactly what i was thinking :p
Totally the Peeta’s return then there is way more suspense and drama. All of this will keep people want to see what happens next. It will leave everyone shocked ! the scene in the bunker will not be enough to give the movie that special factor!!!!!
I REALLY HOPE THEY DON’T RUSH THE MOVIES!!!! i WOULD RATHER HAVE A HIGH QUALITY AND LONGER MOVIE THEN TO HAVE A QUICK RELEASE DATE. just DON’T MAKE THE MOVIES A DISAPPOINTMENT.
so true, i mean, its killing me having to wait for second movie, but they need to take their time. so many fans want these movie to be spot on!
i could see either split point working
i think when katniss goes to district two should be where it’s split
SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!
Imagine if they stop part one right when Katniss walks in on Peeta when hes in the room after his rescue, and they stare at each other….
so its really intense and a moment of “O M G”
Then fans would have to wait a full year to see how the cast made the reaction of when Peeta starts chocking Katniss. :O
OH YEAH THAT WOULD BE FRUSTRATING AND EXCITING!
Omg that would actually be really good! Think about the people that don’t read the books they will be ripping out their hair!
That would be really awesome. But, it would KILL me(in a good way) to wait another year to see Part 2!
Split point #2 for sure! That would be a great climax and drive the fans crazy, but make the second mockingjay movie a HUGE want. Split point #2 will be perfect!
I think that they should split it when Peeta strangles katniss and she blacks out I think it would leave every one who has or hasnt read the book hanging. ALSO that part it filled with drama!
they have to make it number 2
It should be when katniss gets shot in district 2, because that splits the book evenly in half. Also, part 1 would show more of peeta than it would if it ends where he gets rescued. It would also allow part 1 to be less boring by adding more of the action and important plot points, and part 2 would also benefit by being given a little more time to focus on the Capitol invasion and possibly end the series in a more detailed, easily understood way. I would LOVE if they spent more time ending the story and cleaning up loose ends instead of rushing it a little like the end of the book
Agree …. Part 2 could start with Katniss remembering Peeta’s words “always…” that would be sweet
i think they should spit the mocking jay when Peeta strangles Katiniss and when she blacks out it should end. It would leave everyone hanging. ALSO that part is filled with heaps of drama!
sorry i said that twice i thought it didnt work the first time
I think the ‘next movie’ on is better! but its sad that they’re splitting it!! i think the scene where peeta is trying to choke katniss and suddenly delly cartwright says “hey peeta!” should be before the interval and then the rest will come after!
I definitely think that they will split it where Katniss and Peeta are reunited and it’s revealed that he’s been brainwashed (that was SO shocking). Which means no Josh Hutcherson for the whole first film (but maybe in flashbacks? I doubt they’d totally leave such a huge star out).
I still don’t like the idea of them splitting the film, though. For Harry Potter and Twilight, those last books were like, 800 pages each. Mockingjay is so much shorter– it’s just not necessary. Plus, I liked the idea of differentiating The Hunger Games from other film franchises by keeping it as a trilogy.
But whatever.
I THINK THAT #2 HAS THE PERFECT CLIFFHANGER AND I THINK THAT PEOPLE ARE GONNA REALLY WANT TO SEE MOCKINGJAY PART 2 BECAUSE THEY ARE GONNA WANT TO SEE WHY PEETA DID THAT!!!!!
yes ..ur right
yes ..ur right
When she sees peeta for the first time and she runs to him then his hands lock around her neck to suffocate her and it ends …! Cliffhanger ! Then everyone wuld want to see the next one !
yes that like tha perfect ..end for part 1
I agree with THGirl! i think it should split right when katniss sees peeta in the room for the first time after the rescue cause then everyones like what the heck, is going to happen next!?! and no one will no what to expect going in to the next movie well except the people that have read the books but they will still be extremly excited to see whats gonna happen next just like everybody else!And also, the next movie should do like a slow-mo of Peeta lunging at Katniss to start it off so already everyone is like”WHAT THE!” and also one last thing DO NOT LOOK AT THIS LAST PART IF YOU HAVE NOT READ MOCKINGJAY!!!!But i really hope that in mockingjay Finnick does’nt die!!!!!I LOVE FINnICK!!!!!
I can tell by your name.:) I think he’s great too.:)But, still not as great as Peeta!
I just keep mindlessly hoping for it. Whoever will direct Mockingjay 2.. for the love of everything you love keep Finnick alive!
I think they should do the whole book in one movie, because it’s amazing as a whole. But, I guess if I had to choose, I’d pick number 2.
ITHINK IT SHOULD STOP WHEN PEETA COMES BACK AND CHOKES KATNISS …BUT DOSENT EXPLAIN THAT HIS HIJACKED ..CAUSE PEOPLE NEED TO NOW HIS HIJACKED IF THERE FANS
The perfect point to me is when Katniss is shot in D2.
where peeta lunges for katniss’ throat. He puts his hands around her neck, all goes black and you hear katniss scream… then credits. would that make a good cliffhanger? I think yes
That would be awesome with the scream and everything. It will make me want to see part 2 the day it comes out (not that I wont already be seeing it that day but still)
I agree with the majority of people who have already commented. I too think that it should end when Peeta gets Hijacked although that sadly means that Peeta will barely be in the first part. :’( Which makes me quite sad.
I think at the end of part 2
But i also agree that right when peeta puts katniss in a chokehold should be the end.. CLIFFHANGER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO DIDNT READ IT!!!
I think eww and the next movie are wrong. i think it will end with katniss seeing peeta and him choking her so that it could be a cliff hanger. do u know what i mean?
I agree with most everyone that the most logical split is Peeta returns and tries to strange Katniss, and she blacks out (end movie 1). I also liked someone’s idea above to start the 2nd movie with her remembering Peeta saying “Always.” Awesome idea to go from what just happened at the end to bringing into where she is at waking up for the 2nd movie.
i think option 2 becuz it is like awsome and would bring alot of monye to lions gate just saying