"Everybody’s Thinking About" More 'Hunger Games,' Francis Lawrence Talks 'Mockingjay — Part 2' Changes From Book

As we all know, franchises never end. They get reinvented, rebooted, spun-off, prequel-ed, but in today's climate, the end to one series is simply the door to a new beginning. So even though "The Hunger Games" heads to its finale with next year's "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2," you probably won't be shocked to learn that there is already chatter about how to bring audiences back to the Capitol. 

“Everybody is thinking about [expanding the franchise], and talking about it. I just think that one has to go into that world carefully," director Francis Lawrence told MTV. And while he acknowledges it's "risky" just to continue the brand without any thought behind the themes, it's not impossible either.

“You need to make sure that you have something new to say,” Lawrence added. “New characters need to be created that are just as compelling as Katniss. It’s a tricky thing, but I’m definitely open to talking about it, and I think everybody’s...