“Hunger Games” franchise star Josh Hutcherson responded to director Quentin Tarantino’s recent claim that the original young-adult book series by Suzanne Collins “ripped off” the 1999 Japanese novel and subsequent film adaptation “Battle Royale.” Upon being asked about Tarantino’s harsh take by Variety at the premiere of Hutcherson’s new horror film “Five Nights at Freddy’s […]
Josh Hutcherson Shrugs Off Tarantino Claiming ‘Hunger Games’ Ripped Off ‘Battle Royale’: ‘Everyone Borrows From Everyone’
Dec 3, 2025 | 5:30 PM