Weighing your Hunger Games DVD/Blu-ray Options. How’s a Fan to Choose?

8/5/2012DVD/Blu-rayTheresa

With less than 2 weeks to go before The Hunger Games DVD/Blu-ray hits stores, we are hearing from many of you that you are still undecided about which version (or versions ) of it to pick up. So in an attempt to help you (and us) make the final decision here’s a rundown of your choices.

**2 Disc The Hunger Games DVD or Blu-ray with bonus features and digital copy**:

This is the “basic” version that is being sold at stores everywhere and the price will vary by location. Features of this set are as follows:

Disc 1 Includes :

Feature Film

Disc 2 Includes (3 hours of bonus features):

Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and the Hunger Games Phenomenon
The World is Watching: Making the Hunger Games (An eight-part documentary covering the “making of” the film in all aspects from the pre-production process all the way through the theatrical release and fan reactions)
Letters from the Rose Garden: Insights from Donald Sutherland on the development of his role as President Snow
Controlling the Games: Stories and concepts behind creating the control center
A Conversation with Gary Ross and Elvis Mitchell
Propaganda Film (in its entirety)
Marketing Archive
Preparing for the Games: A Director’s Process (Blu-ray exclusive)

Digital Copy

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The following versions are exclusive to the stores named and may be available in only limited quantities. Each will contain the film and features listed above, but in addition come with collectible items or extra bonus content as noted.

Walmart: The Hunger Games (Exclusive) DVD ($22.96) or Blu-Ray ($26.96) + VUDU Bonus content + Mockingjay Pendant:

2 disc DVD or Blu-ray set with features (as described above)
Mockingay pendant
VUDU downloadable bonus content (exclusive):
- The Stunts of the Hunger Games
- Capitol Couture: The Styles of Panem

Want a bit of bonus content, plus a Hunger Games collectible? Then this set from Walmart is definitely worth considering. The bonus content here (no length stated) will give you an additional peek into the behind the scenes of the film and Capitol.

Target: The Hunger Games - Exclusive 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition DVD ($20.99) or Blu-ray ($25.99)

2 disc DVD or Blu-ray set with features (as described above)
collectible case and 45 minutes of exclusive content on 3rd disc
Tribute Video Diaries (exclusive) — the seven main tributes use their flip-cameras to document the build up to the release of The Hunger Games
Stories from the Tributes (exclusive) – sit down with the tributes and hear the best stores of their time filming the most anticipated movie of 2012
Tribute Biographies (exclusive) – find out all about your favorite tributes with this animated gallery
Tribute Photo Gallery (exclusive) – personal photos of the tributes

Want bonus content? Then this is definitely the set to look too. With 45 minutes of exclusives, focused mainly on the tributes, this version should satisfy those hungry for more details on the making of the film and the cast involved.

Best Buy: The Hunger Games Exclusive Blu-ray Combo box set $44.99:

DVD 2 Disc set with features (as described above)
Blu-ray 2 Disc set with features (as described above)
Limited edition Hunger Games collectible that will be numbered and exclusive to Best Buy

Best Buy is the ONLY spot to get a Blu-ray DVD combo pack. The addition of the beautiful presentation and unique collectible (which we have not yet seen), makes this a very desirable set and we have heard it is very limited. The Best Buy website does not have a link to pre-order in the US, so check into your local store for details.

Costco: The Hunger Games District 12 Gift Box Set ($60):

Blu-ray 2 Disc Set with features (as described above)
District 12 box display
Parachute compartment necklace
District 12 bag clip
District 12 prop replica arena sac

Costco has put together a very elegant collector set, though it seems to be available only in Blu-ray format. The box alone, makes this a beautiful set for avid Hunger Games collectors. The Costco website does not have any information on pre-ordering this set online, so this may be a warehouse (aka in-store) purchase only. (Thanks to rebelmockingjay for the tip on the price!)

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There you have it, the most talked about versions of The Hunger Games DVD/Blu-ray. We hope we’ve helped you a bit in your decision making process. In my opinion, it truly comes down to whether you are more into bonus content or collectibles and display value of the set.

The Target and Walmart versions both offer extra details about the making of the film, (the Target version offering more), so if you are most interested in that I would swing toward one of those. But if you prefer to have a set you can set out for display or perhaps some more merchandise or exclusives to add to your collection, definitely take a look at Costco or Best Buy sets.

If you’re not into the “bonuses” so much, the basic 2 Disc version is still a great deal and has a lot of extra content to keep you satisfied, and is a bit less expensive for those who are on a budget.

No matter which you choose, you will finally have your hands on the film, and that to me is what is most desirable!

Please Note: This list comprises the most talked about versions, and does not presume to include all that are available.

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56 comments

michelle
on August 5, 2012 at 9:12 am said:

do any of the dvds have Deleted Scenes!?

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- Theresa
  on August 5, 2012 at 9:39 am said:
  
  No there are no deleted scenes listed on any of the editions.
  
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- Miranda
  on August 5, 2012 at 4:19 pm said:
  
  I wish there was deleted scenes! And I wish there was bloopers sucks
  
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LtNOWIS
on August 5, 2012 at 9:30 am said:

Thanks for this excellent rundown!

The Target edition definitely ooks like the best deal.

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rebelmockingjay
on August 5, 2012 at 9:57 am said:

Bestbuy and costco look the best so far. is costco in usa?

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- rebelmockingjay
  on August 5, 2012 at 10:02 am said:
  
  never mind found it.
  
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  - Theresa
    on August 5, 2012 at 11:38 am said:
    
    Yes, all these are US stores, though Best Buy in Canada also has the box set.
    
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    - Samara
      on August 14, 2012 at 3:55 pm said:
      
      is the Target one sold or going to be sold in canada? Can you order it online to send to canada?
      
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Abel Toy
on August 5, 2012 at 10:09 am said:

They don’t seem to have deleted scenes or bloppers, neither audio commentary, do they?

Anyways, I’m planning to get both the Walmart and the Target versions so I get all of the extras!

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- Theresa
  on August 5, 2012 at 11:35 am said:
  
  Sadly no, they all seem to be missing all those goodies! Hopefully we’ll get some for Catching Fire.
  
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  - Abel Toy
    on August 5, 2012 at 12:07 pm said:
    
    Oh yeah, I’m really excited for some audio commentary and bloppers haha! I’m trusting Catching Fire and Mockingjay part 1 and 2!
    
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Georgia
on August 5, 2012 at 10:54 am said:

I gotta get the top one cause as far as I know it’s the only version sold in the UK I’m getting the blu-ray one though cause it has the unseen one that’s a 15 over here

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- BritishHobo
  on August 15, 2012 at 9:48 pm said:
  
  Hey, just in case you didn’t see yet, Sainsburys are selling the 3-disc set with the extra tribute diaries/stories from the tributes features on the third disc. HMV have a steelbook but that’s just a Blu-Ray/DVD combo with the normal special features.
  
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  - Evebauer
    on August 15, 2012 at 9:58 pm said:
    
    Oh cool. Thanks for telling me
    
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  - BritishHobo
    on August 19, 2012 at 8:56 am said:
    
    Although Sainsburys don’t have the really nice slipcover that Target in the US does – Blockbuster has that slipcover. Except it’s over a normal Blu-Ray case, rather than Target’s nice exclusive inside.
    
    Bah. There’s about six different versions out here. Insane. And we’re two weeks after everybody else.
    
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Ashley
on August 5, 2012 at 12:43 pm said:

I WANT THEM ALL. Why can’t they just put all the stuff onto one DVD?! That would just be better! I’m probably gonna just the first one though:(

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peetaaaa
on August 5, 2012 at 1:20 pm said:

If you buy the one from target (not the blu-ray) are you getting more out of it than the walmart version? because if so I will definantly pick mine up at target!

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- Theresa
  on August 5, 2012 at 3:10 pm said:
  
  There are is a lot more Behind the Scenes on the Target version than the Walmart.
  
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Evebauer
on August 5, 2012 at 1:59 pm said:

Awesome! I really wish I could just buy all of them, but I can only buy one of them cause I only have 25 dollars. Lol. I already have the soundtrack. I love it so much! And,
P.s,
I LOVE TAYLOr swift and the hunger games!!!!

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annie browen
on August 5, 2012 at 2:15 pm said:

Thanks for this Rundown I already am plannig on getting The target one (Already preorder with express shipping) But my question is, is the walmart version an online exclusive the one with the pendent or will it be in stores to. But once again thanks for the rundown

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- Theresa
  on August 5, 2012 at 3:11 pm said:
  
  Yes it will be in stores as well as online.
  
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  - annie browen
    on August 5, 2012 at 5:03 pm said:
    
    Awesome thanks Theresa, I was wondering because my mon said I could only preorder one and i choose target and then was anxious because i wanted the walmart one also, so thank you.
    
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Alexandra
on August 5, 2012 at 2:27 pm said:

The Costco set would be what I would go for, but I don’t have a Blu-ray player. Also, the BestBuy set looks really good, but also very expensive. :/ As it stands, I’ll probably end up getting the Target set.

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- rebelmockingjay
  on August 7, 2012 at 3:57 pm said:
  
  my mom said i can get the bestbuy, cause it will keep me busy for awhile!
  
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Miranda
on August 5, 2012 at 4:20 pm said:

Target all the way

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LtNOWIS
on August 5, 2012 at 4:21 pm said:

With regards to audio commentaries, I would expect them to be on disc one with the movie itself.

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Vinxy
on August 5, 2012 at 4:43 pm said:

Im wondering if it might just be worth downloading for the 1st movie and wait for a final ultimate set after all the movies come out. I wish I would of done that for harry potter. cuz now I have 3 different sets of the movies.

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kelsey
on August 5, 2012 at 8:02 pm said:

Target seems to be the winner to me.

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Rebecca
on August 5, 2012 at 11:55 pm said:

It really sucks that there aren’t any Target’s in Canada… Oh well, Costco it is then.

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Bekah
on August 6, 2012 at 12:50 am said:

does anyone know how much the Costo one is? My friend and I are trying to evaluate between the Target one, the Costco one and the Walmart one. I really like all that the Costco one has to offer but I want all of the bonus features that the Target one has to offer. Any ideas?

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- rebelmockingjay
  on August 6, 2012 at 6:31 pm said:
  
  60 bucks, May the odds be ever in your favor
  
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Moira
on August 6, 2012 at 12:59 am said:

Thank you SOOO much for this! I think I’m gonna get Target’s
And I think that at FYE if you preorder it you get a tote bag, but I’m not sure. That might have ended :/

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Liza
on August 6, 2012 at 2:24 am said:

The target one I can’t wait to see the tribute diaries and stuff plus I live in Australia so I don’t know where I could get the others

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Dani
on August 6, 2012 at 4:02 pm said:

you americans are SO lucky, and all the canadians and australians and british fans complaining: you have no idea how lucky you are, in south america we have NONE of this options… still my uncle lives in NY so I pre-ordered the Target version and it’s going to be shipped to his house but still…. every option is so great it’s hard to choose… though I prefer special features and bonus than collectible items and stuff, I’m happy with my mockingjay pin and the quotes on my walls <3 <3 still hope everyone gets to choose the best option for them! love you tributes and may the odds be ever in your favor, kisses from Peru

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rebelmockingjay
on August 6, 2012 at 6:32 pm said:

PEOPLE THE COSTCO IS 60 BUCKS, MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR

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- Theresa
  on August 6, 2012 at 6:35 pm said:
  
  WOW! That’s pricey! Thanks for the report!
  
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  - rebelmockingjay
    on August 6, 2012 at 8:12 pm said:
    
    welcome!
    
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Tishya
on August 6, 2012 at 7:43 pm said:

Probably going to get the Walmart version and get another pendant with it. (: Does anyone know if they’ll have a premiere party for the dvd? They did for the Twilight movies, so they have to have one for The Hunger Games.

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- Theresa
  on August 6, 2012 at 10:06 pm said:
  
  Yes, there are midnight parties being planned in over 2000 stores nationwide.
  
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  - Tishya
    on August 7, 2012 at 4:10 pm said:
    
    I hope there’s one near me. Do you have a link to the page with the locations?
    
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rebelmockingjay
on August 7, 2012 at 11:09 am said:

the bestby box is on pre-order for usa here
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Hunger+Games+(Best+Buy+Exclusive)+-+Blu-ray+Disc/5895057.p?skuId=5895057&id=2496383

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Avery
on August 7, 2012 at 3:45 pm said:

Just an FYI to anyone interested in the Best Buy exclusive…It seems that the collectible is an acryllic sort of display box of the Hunger Games symbol. You can see it in the picture of the set (next to Katniss’s face on the box top. I could be wrong but that seems most likely.

Hope that helps!

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- rebelmockingjay
  on August 7, 2012 at 3:55 pm said:
  
  well there could be something in it.
  
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- Evebauer
  on August 7, 2012 at 8:51 pm said:
  
  Lol! SAME!
  
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  - Avery
    on August 8, 2012 at 3:42 am said:
    
    Its possible, but it looks reflected in the pictured, as if its an insert. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
    
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    - Evebauer
      on August 8, 2012 at 10:08 am said:
      
      Wow so many comments, XD
      
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Addy
on August 7, 2012 at 7:12 pm said:

Omg I’m probably getting mine from Walmart I guess no one else is I really want to go to the midnight part but I’m 13 and my parents probably won’t allow it AND our holiday is the next day so yeah I CANNOT WAIT

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- rebelmockingjay
  on August 7, 2012 at 10:28 pm said:
  
  I’m getting bestbuy,maybe before i’ll go to the party.Cause my bestbuy opens at 10 am, and i’m getting it from the store.
  
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Gavin
on August 13, 2012 at 12:12 pm said:

I’m getting the Best Buy one, but i don’t know if they have a midnight release party in Canada :/
and inside the Best Buy Exclusive, i heard that it comes with the Acryllic flaming hunger games logo and a mockingjay pin ! maybe the mockingjay pin is another exclusive to the Best Buy one ? and you also get a free district 12 keychain as well !

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maddie
on August 16, 2012 at 3:39 am said:

does the best buy one have the bonus content as the target one?

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EJT501
on August 16, 2012 at 12:34 pm said:

Just iin case it hasnt been posted yet, the Walmart Pendant is a Necklace not a pin

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- Evebauer
  on August 16, 2012 at 5:32 pm said:
  
  Ok
  
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Elasaid
on August 18, 2012 at 9:09 pm said:

Also, if you go into Target to pick up the 3 Disc set, they do carry both a pin and a pendant over in the media section of the store. (so if you’re sacrificing the features for the necklace at Walmart, don’t, you can have both). I found them in the books area. They also has stuff like iPhone skins, stickers, and book lights. There is also an array of Hunger Games memorabilia in Toys R Us, if you want things like school supplies, backpacks, posters, watches, pins, car stickers, etc.

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- Evebauer
  on August 18, 2012 at 9:39 pm said:
  
  Cool.maybe I will get that instead. Thanks for the tip
  
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Vanessa
on August 25, 2012 at 5:24 pm said:

it’s actually $49.99! I bought it today and I’m SOOO HAPPY!

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- Evebauer
  on August 25, 2012 at 6:06 pm said:
  
  OMG! I live in Falmouth, and I went to Walmart to get the DVD, it was $26.96!!!!!!!!!!! Lol. I have all the notebooks, folders, and I have the soundtrack. In getting the mocking jay pin soon. And I’m getting more stuff too. Lol
  
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