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Francis Lawrence wanted to adapt the thirdHunger Gamesbook as one big movie.
Nine years later, though, the filmmaker no longer thinks a two-part cinematic conclusion was the right call.
But the dramatic question is: Will we get Peeta back?Lawrence told BuzzFeedin November 2014.
He describedPart 2s objective, on the other hand, as Lets go get Snow.
At the time, splitting finale films in two was a trend.
Lionsgate announced that it would releaseMockingjay - Part 1andMockingjay - Part 2separately in July 2012,perEntertainment Weekly.
Regrets In Hindsight
Almost a decade later, however, Lawrence had a change of heart.
I totally regret it, he said.
Im not sure everybody does, but I definitely do.
And I can understand it.
Lawrence answered, I do not.
I would make it one big movie.
I totally regret splitting up those movies.
We were forcing people to wait a year to see the finale.
Even before I was hired to do all of the movies that was already the plan, Lawrence said.
I waited until after the second [mockingjay] to buy the full box set movies.
Some, however, defended Lawrences choice.
I actually disagree, one movie wouldve been too rushed into, said one TikTok user.
Another chimed in: To be honest, I love that MockingJay is split.
Because I feel like we get more details from the book that we wouldnt have gotten otherwise.
Still, Lawrences takeaway was to not do that to fans again.
I was like, No way.
Ill just make a longer movie, he addedin hisPeopleinterview.
This article was originally published onOct.
