A Look Back At The Star Studded Premiere Of ‘The Hunger Games’

By Rachel West. 23 Mar 2022 9:00 AM

With an ensemble cast that includes Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson, “The Hunger Games” debuted on March 23, 2012. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the film’s release, we’re taking a look back at the Los Angeles premiere with the cast and celeb guests including Miley Cyrus, Sylvester Stallone, Shailene Woodley and more.

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Jennifer Lawrence
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All that glitters is gold for future Oscar-winner and star of “The Hunger Games”, Jennifer Lawrence. The star stunned in a gold lamé cutout gown from Prabal Gurung's Fall 2012 collection.
Liam Hemsworth
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Star Liam Hemsworth posed at the premiere as fans would soon take sides in the Team Gale vs. Team Peeta debate.
Josh Hutcherson
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Josh Hutcherson already had a decade of roles under his belt when he was cast as bread expert Peeta Mellark in “The Hunger Games”.
Elizabeth Banks
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Playing the elaborately-dressed Effie Trinket in the “Hunger Games” franchise, Elizabeth Banks rocked a bright orange mini dress.
Donald Sutherland
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Canadian acting icon Donald Sutherland looked dapper on the red carpet. Sutherland’s portrayal of the cold-hearted President Snow made him the most hated man in “The Hunger Games” franchise.
Kid Cudi
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Kid Cudi got dark on the “Hunger Games” soundtrack with his track “The Ruler And The Killer” so it’s only natural he hit the premiere.
Jack Quaid
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Starring as Hunger Games’ District 1 tribute Marvel, a then-19-year-old Jack Quaid signed autographs for fans.
Woody Harrelson
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As former Hunger Games winner and District 12 coach Haymitch Abernathy, Woody Harrelson would return for all four entries in the movie franchise.
Miley Cyrus
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Miley Cyrus showed up to support then-boyfriend Liam Hemsworth at the movie’s premiere. Around the same time as the premiere, the couple sparked engagement rumours after the singer was seen sporting a ring on her left hand. In June 2012, the pair would confirm their engagement and then call it off in 2013 before getting back together in 2016, and eventually tying the knot in 2018, only to divorce in 2019.
Peter Facinelli
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“Twilight” actor Peter Facinelli knew a thing or two about YA-novels-turned-blockbusters.
Shailene Woodley
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It would still be two years before Shailene Woodley would get her turn in a movie based on a YA novel with “Divergent”.
Kendall And Kylie Jenner
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Future models-in-the-making, Kendall and Kylie Jenner struck a pose.
Marcia Gay Harden
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Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden stepped out at the premiere of “The Hunger Games”.
Stephen Baldwin
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Hey, it’s Stephen Baldwin!
Stanley Tucci
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Stanley Tucci and future-wife Felicity Blunt made the “Hunger Games” premiere a date night. The actor, who played Caesar Flickerman in the franchise, would tie the knot with Blunt a few months later in August 2012.
Alexander Ludwig
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Future “Vikings” star Alexander Ludwig showed off his muscles as District 2 tribute Cato in “The Hunger Games”.
Benjamin Bratt
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“Private Practice” star Benjamin Bratt was in attendance.
Leslie Mann
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Leslie Mann rocked a District 1-worthy jumpsuit on the black carpet.
Amandla Stenberg
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As the sweet Rue, then-14-year-old Amandla Stenberg was pretty is pastel green at the film’s premiere which marked the third acting role of her career.
Kevin McHale
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“Glee” star Kevin McHale opted for a blue suit on the black carpet.
Wes Bentley
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Wes Bentley starred as the Hunger Games’ Head Gamemaker Seneca Crane in the franchise.
Sylvester Stallone
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Sylvester Stallone showed up at the “Hunger Games” premiere to show his support for Liam Hemsworth, his co-star in “The Expendables 2”.
Toby Jones
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Playing Claudius Templesmith in “The Hunger Games”, British star Toby Jones attended the film’s Los Angeles premiere.
Miranda Lambert
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As part of the Pistol Annies, Miranda Lambert contributed a song to the movie’s soundtrack. The singer was already a big fan of Suzanne Collins’ book series, previously admitting she was inspired to write a song about Katniss and co., especially since Lambert herself has experience with bow hunting.
“We didn’t get the call to write for the movie or anything, we didn’t even know,” Lambert said at the premiere. “We actually just wrote the song… kind of begged our way through. T-Bone loved it and produced our song. We’re so proud.”
Kelly Osbourne
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Kelly Osbourne showed off her purple ‘do.
Jim Belushi
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Jim Belushi was one of the celebs who wanted to check out “The Hunger Games”.
Rita Wilson
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Actress and producer Rita Wilson made an appearance in all-black.
Cody Simpson
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Singer Cody Simpson attended the Los Angeles premiere. He would go on to have a song on the soundtrack for the film’s sequel, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”.

A Look Back At The Star Studded Premiere Of ‘The Hunger Games’

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