The saga continues when The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 hits theaters next weekend, but to tide you over until then, we have an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the making of the franchise right here. To celebrate the journey of one of the most epic franchises, this extended inside look revisits the emotional beginnings of the characters that you love. The newest film picks up right where the last installment left off, following Katniss Everdeen, an ordinary girl on an extraordinary mission.
From the sets to the action scenes to the costumes - the entirety of the production is rooted in reality but with a futuristic spin. This time around, expect a shift from the dark, underground setting of District 13 in Mockingjay Part 1, to the streets of the Capitol for this final chapter.
As for action-packed scenes, this installment features the characters like you've never seen before. What's at stake comes to a head, and fight scenes from Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson and Sam Claflin will not disappoint.
For an inside peek at what went in to making this film, from the avant-garde makeup and wildly imaginative costumes to the tight-knit friendships on set, watch the 13-minute exclusive above!
Nothing can prepare you for the end—don't miss the conclusion to The Hunger Games phenomenon when The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 hits theaters next Thursday night.