Jennifer Lawrence made the Hunger Games three-finger salute in a photo she posted on Instagram on Election Day, Nov. 3, and urged followers to vote, Variety reported. Her post included a link to Vote.org.
Key Highlights
- Lawrence posted a photo of herself making the salute on Instagram on Nov. 3, Variety reported.
- She posted a photo of the salute on Instagram, with a caption that echoes a line from Mockingjay, outlets reported.
- The caption linked to Vote.org, according to WION. She did not name a candidate or party.
- A new film in the series, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, opens Nov. 20.
What Happened on Election Day
Variety reported that Lawrence posted the photo on Instagram on Election Day with the caption, “Midterms [baby]. Don’t forget who burns with us. Go vote.” The post also included a link to Vote.org, where users can find polling information.
Lawrence did not endorse a candidate or party in the post, Variety reported. The publication noted that the “burn with us” line comes from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1.
Her Instagram Message
Lawrence shared a photo of herself making the salute on Instagram, WION reported. The caption included the line “Don’t forget who burns with us,” followed by a call to vote.
The line echoes a moment in Mockingjay – Part 1, in which Katniss warns the Capitol, according to WION and Fiction Horizon.
Lawrence joined Instagram in September, according to NewsBytes. Her handle is @jlaw.
What the Gesture Means
In the films, the three-finger salute is a sign of respect and solidarity. Fans and activists have used it in real-world settings. That wider history is outside the scope of this report.
Lawrence did not name a target for her message. WION reported that some commentators suggested it was aimed at President Donald Trump. That is speculation, and we could not verify it.
WION also noted that Lawrence said in a 2025 New York Times interview that she was unsure whether to keep speaking about politics.
The New Hunger Games Film
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is scheduled to open in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026, according to Lionsgate. The prequel follows a young Haymitch Abernathy during the 50th Hunger Games.
Lawrence confirmed she will return as Katniss in the film during an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, ABC News reported on Oct. 28.
What Remains Unclear
The sources do not say whether the salute was tied to the film’s marketing. Lawrence has not publicly explained it in the reports we reviewed.
No verified data shows how widely the Instagram post has spread, so we cannot say how much attention it drew. For more on the vote itself, read our report on the 2026 midterm elections.
Sources: Variety (Nov. 4); ABC News (Oct. 28); Lionsgate (June 6, 2024); Fiction Horizon (Nov. 4); Comic Basics (Nov. 4); WION (Nov. 4); NewsBytes (Sept. 10).