**The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) - Plot Summary** Set 64 years before Coriolanus Snow rises to power as the ruthless president of Panem, "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" delves into a gripping tale of ambition and survival. Young Coriolanus, a member of a once-privileged family now facing financial ruin, discovers a glimmer of hope when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, the spirited female tribute from the impoverished District 12. As the two navigate the treacherous landscape of the Hunger Games, a bond forms that challenges Coriolanus’s ideals and ambitions. Lucy's fierce determination and captivating charm shine amidst the brutality of the competition, forcing him to confront his own morality. This prequel unveils a complex narrative of power, betrayal, and the dark origins of a future dictator. Will Coriolanus choose loyalty to Lucy or the ruthless pursuit of power? Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster that explores the roots of tyranny and the fight for survival in a world where humanity hangs by a thread.