Ranking of the 5 Least Favorite Characters in The Hunger Games

Adapted from Suzanne Collins' novels, "The Hunger Games" is a dystopian film series centered on Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), a young woman from District 12 who volunteers to participate in the deadly Hunger Games in place of her younger sister. Each year, one boy and one girl from every district, aged 12 to 18, are randomly selected to fight to the deatha cruel tradition imposed by the Capitol after a war nearly a century ago.

Throughout the series, Katniss encounters a variety of tributes and figures, some friendly and some with darker motives. Characters such as Finnick (Sam Claflin) and Rue (Amandla Stenberg) quickly win the audiences affection, while others exploit Katniss for power or personal gain. Among these, five characters stand out as the most troubling for Katniss.

Gale Hawthorne

Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth), Katniss' childhood companion, starts as a supportive friend but evolves into a more complex and sometimes antagonistic figure. Jealous of Katniss' survival and transformation into a skilled fighter, Gale gradually distances himself, eventually leaving District 12 for District 2 after the rebellion. His pursuit of political power overshadows personal loyalty, making his character one of the franchise's most disappointing.

Romulus Thread

Romulus Thread (Patrick St. Esprit) becomes the Head Peacekeeper of District 12 after the 74th Hunger Games. Unlike his predecessor, Thread enforces punishments ruthlessly, whipping citizens for minor infractions and displaying no mercy, even to Katniss. He embodies the harsh, power-driven nature of the Capitol, making him one of the franchises most menacing figures.

Dr. Volumnia Gaul

In the prequel "The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes", Dr. Volumnia Gaul (Viola Davis) serves as Head Gamemaker for the 10th Hunger Games. Her cruel ingenuity and lack of empathy define her role, as she designs lethal challenges with no hope of survival for the tributes. Her intelligence is overshadowed by her sadistic approach, cementing her as one of the most terrifying characters in the series.

President Coriolanus Snow

The prequel also introduces a younger version of President Snow (Tom Blyth), offering insight into the man who becomes the ruthless leader seen in the original films. Snow maintains control over Panem through fear, manipulation, and violence, demonstrating little to no empathy. While his honesty is unflinchingly brutal, it does not soften his role as the central antagonist of the series.

President Alma Coin

Alma Coin (Julianne Moore), leader of District 13, presents herself as a revolutionary savior but is ultimately driven by her own desire for power. She manipulates Katniss and orchestrates the death of Katniss sister to advance her agenda, showing no moral difference from Snow. Coins hidden ambitions and willingness to perpetuate oppression make her the most dangerous and despised figure in the franchise.

Author: Sophia Brooks