这是《饥饿游戏2：星火燎原》（The Hunger Games: Catching Fire）的英语剧情介绍：
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire English Plot Summary
Following the events of the first game, Katniss Everdeen, the girl who was on fire, has returned to District 12. She is hailed as a hero by some, but seen as a traitor by the Capitol. Her friend and fellow tribute, Peeta Mellark, is celebrated as the victor, but his relationship with Katniss is strained under the intense public scrutiny and the Capitol's manipulation.
The story picks up one year later. The annual Hunger Games, now in its 75th iteration, are announced. This year's twist is brutal: instead of choosing one tribute per district, two tributes will be selected from each district between the ages of 12 and 18. This "reaping" ensures that every district has a chance at victory, but also significantly increases the number of tributes and the overall body count, making the games more dangerous than ever.
Katniss, along with her best friend Gale, her sister Prim, and the other District 12 tributes, are selected. Among them is Peeta, whose forced romance with Katniss continues to be a focal point. Katniss reluctantly partners with another District 12 tribute, the quiet and strongfinch.
As the 75 tributes enter the arena, they quickly discover it's a deadly, ever-shrinking "circular" arena, designed to maximize paranoia and competition. The rules are chaotic, with frequent power-ups called "survival skills" awarded to tributes by the Gamemakers, often turning the tide of the game unexpectedly.
Katniss and her allies struggle to survive against the odds, facing not only other tributes but also the brutal tactics employed by the Capitol, including the introduction of "muttations" – genetically engineered creatures based on previous victors. The games become a surreal and terrifying spectacle.
Meanwhile, back in District 12, Katniss discovers that Peeta, despite his public persona, is secretly planning an act of rebellion against the Capitol. He reveals that he has been planning to faked his death during the games, hoping to escape and live a life free from the Capitol's control, away from Katniss. This revelation deeply affects Katniss, testing her own loyalties and her feelings for Peeta.
Katniss eventually forms an uneasy alliance with another District 11 tribute, Rue, who becomes a symbol of hope and resistance. Rue's tragic death deeply affects Katniss and the districts, fueling the growing rebellion spirit.
As the games near their end, Katniss and her remaining allies, including the boy on fire, Finnick Odair, find themselves in a desperate situation. In a moment of defiance and a desperate gamble, Katniss chooses to play the "Victory Token," a symbolic act of rebellion. She burns the Gamemakers' effigies, shouting, "I volunteer! I volunteer as the 12th District's tribute!" This act, inspired by Rue's memory, incites the districts into open rebellion against the Capitol.
The film ends with Katniss, Peeta, and Finnick escaping the arena in a helicopter, leaving the Capitol in shock as the districts around Panem begin to燃起反抗的火焰 (catch fire) and the First Rebellion is ignited.
