Jennifer Lawrence quotes ‘The Hunger Games’ while urging fans to vote in US midterms

Her caption references one of Katniss’ most memorable lines from. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, released in 2014. In the film, the character delivers a speech challenging President Snow after a hospital in her home district is bombed.

“You can torture us and bomb us and burn our districts to the ground. But do you see that? Fire is catching.

And if we burn, you burn with us!” Katniss declares in the scene. The three-finger salute has also become a recognisable symbol of resistance, extending beyond the fictional world of Panem and appearing in real-world protests and pro-democracy movements.

Although Lawrence did not endorse a particular candidate or political party in her post, the wording of her message prompted fans to interpret the reference in a political context. Her decision to speak out comes after she previously expressed uncertainty about using her celebrity platform to discuss politics.

In a 2025 interview with. The New York Times, Lawrence said she was reconsidering how publicly sharing her political opinions could affect audiences' willingness to engage with her work. She explained that she did not want to contribute to further division and wanted to protect the ability of audiences to connect with films and art regardless of her personal views.

Lawrence is also preparing to reprise her role as Katniss in. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. She recently confirmed her return alongside Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson, more than a decade after the original franchise concluded.

Speaking on the. Call Her Daddypodcast in October, Lawrence described reuniting with her former co-stars and the original crew as an “unbelievable” and emotional experience. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, directed by Francis Lawrence, is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on November 20, 2026.