The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 - 5 Big Differences Between The Book And Movie

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While The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 spent plenty of time reinventing itself to tell a story that is only comprised of the first half of the final book in Suzanne Collins’ popular young adult series, the new movie Mockingjay – Part 2 stays pretty darn faithful to the source material. There are some changes in Francis Lawrence’s movie, of course, but overall it sticks with the source material to give the scores of audiences who have read all of the books all the major points they expected. Because of that, the ender isn't exactly what I’d call uplifting, poignant or shocking, but it is true to text.   

Following are the 13 biggest changes I noticed in my screening of Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Mockingjay –Part 2. Plenty of other details were changed, of course, and feel free to remark on any changes you feel may have been more noticeable. There are many spoilers in the Mockingjay – Part 2 book to movie comparison. Do not delve in if you want the film to be a surprise. 

Collins’ books are told from Katniss’ perspective. In the films, we get behind-the-scenes intel from the other important people involved in the rebellion. Like other films we see Coin and Plutarch making plans. In addition, we also see what Snow is up to.  

Katniss and Prim’s dance is more meaningful. At Finnick and Annie’s wedding, egged on by Johanna, Katniss opts to dance with her sister in both the books and the movie. However, only in the movie does she share a long, memorable hug with her sister, which resonates even more deeply when Prim dies later on.  

In the movie, Katniss sneaks to District 2. In the books, she is feeling frustrated and asks to be sent to the District; Plutarch and Coin allow her to go. The change in the movie makes sense, though, as it further proves the point that Katniss is impossible to control and causes a bigger rift between her and Coin.

After being shot in District 2, Katniss doesn’t lose her spleen. This is a small detail, but since she only bruises her ribs, it’s a lot easier to see how she gets back on her feet so quickly.

Prim tries to sway Peeta from hating Katniss after he’s been brainwashed. In the books, a character from Peeta’s childhood, Delly, is brought to Peeta's hospital room in order to help him feel closer to his normal himself.