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British Board of Film Classification The BBFC is independent and not-for-profit. We’re here to help everyone in the UK choose age-appropriate films, videos and websites.

15/10/2026

What makes you think of The Hunger Games?

We asked film fans to share their favourite moments, and find out how they’d approach designing a BBFC Black Card for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Competition.

The winning design will be shown ahead of all UK screenings this November, and the artist will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime winner’s day experience in London.

Feeling inspired? Head to the BBFC website for everything you need to enter.

🎨 Open to UK residents aged 12-16.
🗓️ Entries close at 11:59pm on Sunday, October 18.
📄 T&Cs apply.

: Sunrise on the Reaping is in cinemas on November 20.

☕ Grab a blanket, your favourite hot drink and press play.These cosy film recommendations are perfect for slower evening...
14/10/2026

☕ Grab a blanket, your favourite hot drink and press play.

These cosy film recommendations are perfect for slower evenings and autumn nights in.
Which film would you add to the list? 🎬

04/10/2026

There’s still time to enter the BBFC Create the Card Competition for Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping - but the deadline is looming closer than the reaping itself.

We’re calling on 12-16 year-olds across the UK to design the film’s official BBFC Black Card, which will be shown ahead of every UK cinema screening.

The winning artist will also enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime winner’s day experience in London.

So, channel your inner rebel, get creative, and paint your own poster.

👥Open to UK residents aged 12-16
⬇️ Download the template and enter via the BBFC website
🎨 Submissions can be sent online or by post to our London office
✉️ Entries close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 18 October. T&Cs apply.

Head to bbfc.co.uk/createthecard for everything you need to enter.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on Reaping is in cinemas November 20.

02/10/2026

The debate is officially open…

We asked some of our BBFC Youth Panel to share their biggest film hot takes, and they did not hold back🌶️

Do you agree with any of these? Drop your own film hot take in the comments.

Imagine seeing your artwork on the big screen…These young artists did exactly that. Look back at our previous Create the...
26/09/2026

Imagine seeing your artwork on the big screen…

These young artists did exactly that. Look back at our previous Create the Card winners and the incredible designs that made their way into cinemas across the UK.
Feeling inspired? Your design could be next.

Enter our latest competition for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping by 23:59pm on Sunday 18 October.

Open to UK residents aged 12-16.

: Sunrise on the Reaping - in cinemas November 20.

🔗bbfc.co.uk/createthecard
T&Cs apply.

With the new school year now underway, we're taking a trip through the education journey with film recommendations for e...
24/09/2026

With the new school year now underway, we're taking a trip through the education journey with film recommendations for every stage of growing up. 🎒📚

From navigating your first day at school to finding your feet at university, these films capture the friendships, challenges and unforgettable moments that come with each chapter.🎓

Which one would make your watchlist?

You’ve probably seen one many times at the cinema - but how much do you know about the BBFC Black Card? 🎬It’s been part ...
22/09/2026

You’ve probably seen one many times at the cinema - but how much do you know about the BBFC Black Card? 🎬

It’s been part of the UK cinema experience for more than a century, changing along the way while continuing to help audiences choose content what’s right for them.

Swipe to discover its story, and find out how the Black Card for upcoming release The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping could be designed by you. 🎨

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping - in cinemas November 20.

How well do you know the history of The Hunger Games?With the original The Hunger Games films back in cinemas, there’s n...
18/09/2026

How well do you know the history of The Hunger Games?

With the original The Hunger Games films back in cinemas, there’s no better time to revisit the world of Panem. Swipe through the films and discover each one's BBFC classification. ➡️

Want to create your own masterpiece for The Hunger Games universe? We’re inviting UK-based young artists aged 12-16 to design the official BBFC Black Card for Lionsgate The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.

The winning design will appear before every UK cinema screening and the artist will receive an incredible winner’s day experience.

Enter by 23:59 on Sunday 18 October 2026
🔗 bbfc.co.uk/createthecard
T&Cs apply.

: Sunrise on the Reaping is in cinemas November 20.

17/09/2026

‘By the time someone reaches 16, the floodgates of the internet open up…’ 📱

As discussions continue around future social media restrictions, we must ensure 16- and 17-year-olds are not left behind.

Today, the BBFC and members of our Safer Screens Forum - including the NSPCC, Barnardo's and the Molly Rose Foundation - have published a joint statement urging the Government to deliver comprehensive, age-appropriate protection for children of all ages.

Turning 16 should not mean facing a dangerous 'cliff edge' where teenagers are exposed overnight to adult content.

81% of parents of 15–17-year-olds agree, telling us they would feel more comfortable if social media content did not exceed what is allowed in a 15-rated film.

Hear directly from members of our Youth Panel in the video as they reflect on navigating social media.

15/09/2026

We all have that one film we think deserves WAY more hype… 👀

We asked members of the BBFC Youth Panel to share the films they think are seriously underrated.

What film would you add to the list?

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