Overview
- Asked at a film premiere, Hutcherson said the two properties share themes and argued that storytelling often involves borrowing.
- Quentin Tarantino recently alleged on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast that Suzanne Collins copied Battle Royale, using forceful language to criticize the books and films.
- Suzanne Collins has previously said she was unaware of Battle Royale until after finishing her first Hunger Games manuscript, a statement she gave in 2011.
- A new Hunger Games prequel has a teaser out for a planned 2026 release, and Hutcherson said he has not seen the trailer or read the source novel.
- Hutcherson has not confirmed any involvement in the upcoming film, and despite renewed media discussion there have been no lawsuits or newly surfaced documentation.