The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has been pretty well-received by audiences, with some deeming it the best movie in the franchise. Critics, however, have been more mixed about the prequel. While some agree with fans, others are not pleased with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' runtime and story, especially its final third. The prequel is the longest Hunger Games movie and breaks with tradition by not ending with the titular Games. By continuing past the battle royale, some critics feel the story loses momentum and overstays its welcome, with some claiming this part of the film is unnecessary. That said, cutting out this portion of the movie would mean completely missing the point of the story.
Source：https://www.cbr.com/the-hunger-games-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-length-explained/
