The Maze Runner Trilogy : A Dystopian Masterpiece or Misstep? Maze Runner trilogy—comprising The Maze Runner Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015), and Maze Runner: The Death Cure

The second installment, Scorch Trials, picks up where the first movie left off. Thomas and his friends are rescued by a group of rebels, but soon find themselves in a new and even more perilous situation. The group must face a series of challenges and obstacles as they journey through a treacherous landscape, all while trying to uncover the truth about the mysterious organization behind the maze. With more action and suspense than the first movie, Scorch Trials keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

The Maze Runner films are widely available through legitimate services:

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Netflix: The full trilogy is currently available for streaming on Netflix as of October 2025.

The sequel breaks the format of the first film. Having escaped the maze, the Gladers face a world ravaged by solar flares and a deadly virus known as "The Flare."