Here's why:
* No direct mention: Collins never explicitly mentions the Illuminati or any of their supposed beliefs or practices.
* Focus on dystopian themes: The Hunger Games series primarily focuses on themes of oppression, rebellion, survival, and the power of individual agency within a dystopian society.
* The Capitol's nature: While the Capitol is depicted as a corrupt and controlling force, its motivations and structure are more directly tied to the themes of the series, like societal control through fear and spectacle, rather than any specific real-world conspiracy theory.
While the Capitol's control and manipulation of the districts could be seen as reminiscent of certain conspiracy theories, there's no concrete evidence that Collins intended to draw a parallel with the Illuminati.
The Hunger Games is primarily a fictional story with its own unique world and set of dynamics. It's always best to read a piece of fiction for what it is, without imposing external interpretations that might not be intended by the author.