The success of 'The Hunger Games' in 2012 marked the peak of the 'Young Adult' (YA) blockbuster trend. Based on Suzanne Collins' novels, the film grossed $694 million and turned Jennifer Lawrence into a global superstar. It was notable for being a high-budget action franchise led by a female protagonist, which was still relatively rare at the time. The film's success led to a wave of dystopian YA adaptations like 'Divergent' and 'The Maze Runner.' It also pioneered the 'split final book' strategy previously used by Harry Potter and Twilight, where the final novel was adapted into two separate movies to maximize box office returns.