'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2' news: last trailer for movie echoes words of final poster - 'nothing can prepare you for the end'

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Final promotional materials for "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2" have been circulating online, signaling just how close everyone is to the film's release date. This week, fans got what may well be the very last trailer not just for the said movie but for the whole franchise as well. 

Lionsgate has just dropped the last official trailer for its upcoming epic film. It offers a glimpse at everything fans may expect of the finale to the sci-fi dystopian film franchise. It is both emotional and action-packed with a few surprises here and there. 

The almost two-minute trailer starts off with a tears-inducing mini dance between sisters Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Primrose Everdeen (Willow Shields). After an emotional exchange of "I love yous," Katniss morphs into The Girl on Fire and delivers a message to those in the different Districts. 

The Mockingjay declares President Snow (Donald Sutherland) as the only enemy who "corrupts everyone and everything" and "turns the best of us against each other." She then calls on everyone to stop killing for Snow, then passionately declares, "Tonight, turn your weapons to the Capitol. Turn your weapons to Snow." Then the trailer turns explosive as Katniss, some former Tributes, and other District 13 residents prepare to launch a full-on attack on the Capitol. 

Just before the video wraps up on Katniss getting ready to use her weapon of choice, the bow and arrow, Finnick Odair (Sam Claflin) declares, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 76th Hunger Games." It also echoes what the final poster says, "Nothing can prepare you for the end." 

Aside from Katniss, Primrose, President Snow, and Finnick, all other beloved characters from previous "Hunger Games" movies return to reprise their roles. Joining them are Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Haymitch (Woody Harrelson), Effie (Elizabeth Banks), President Alma (Julianne Moore), and Plutarch (Philip Seymour Hoffman). 

"The Hunger Games" series comes to an end on the big screen as "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2" rolls out in theaters this Nov. 20. 

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