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Learn about the Quarter Quell in THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Trailer

By Matt Oakes · July 20, 2013
Learn about the Quarter Quell in THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Trailer

On the heels of yesterday’s many, many character posters, Lionsgate has released a new Comic Con trailer for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. While the first trailer just set the context of the story, this one takes a look at the eponymous Hunger Games and what is known as the Quarter Quell. While those who have not read the books were probably wondering how exactly the games would factor into this second installment, this trailer reveals how exactly Katniss will return to the arena in first ever death match between previous victors.

Take a look and see if you think this will match the standard set out by the first installment.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, Toby Jones, Jefferey Wright and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. It hits theaters on November 22, 2013.

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