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| producer = {{Plainlist| |
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* [[Ellen Goldsmith-Vein]] |
* [[Ellen Goldsmith-Vein]] |
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* Wyck Godfrey |
* [[Wyck Godfrey]] |
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* Marty Bowen |
* Marty Bowen |
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* Lee Stollman |
* Lee Stollman |
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* Joe Hartwick Jr.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/reviews/film-review-maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-1201586643/|title=Film Review: ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’|last=Barker|first=Andrew|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=September 7, 2015|accessdate=November 11, 2016}}</ref> |
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* Joe Hartwick Jr. |
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| screenplay = T.S. Nowlin |
| screenplay = [[T.S. Nowlin]] |
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| based on = {{based on|''[[The Scorch Trials]]''|[[James Dashner]]}} |
| based on = {{based on|''[[The Scorch Trials]]''|[[James Dashner]]}} |
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| starring = {{Plainlist| <!-- This is according to the end credits billing, O'Brien |
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* [[Dylan O'Brien]] |
* [[Dylan O'Brien]] |
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* [[Kaya Scodelario]] |
* [[Kaya Scodelario]] |
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* [[Thomas Brodie-Sangster]] |
* [[Thomas Brodie-Sangster]] |
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* [[Dexter Darden]] |
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* [[Giancarlo Esposito]] |
* [[Giancarlo Esposito]] |
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* [[Alexander Flores (actor)|Alexander Flores]] |
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* [[Aidan Gillen]] |
* [[Aidan Gillen]] |
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* [[Ki Hong Lee]] |
* [[Ki Hong Lee]] |
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* [[Jacob Lofland]] |
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* [[Barry Pepper]] |
* [[Barry Pepper]] |
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* [[Rosa Salazar]] |
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* [[Lili Taylor]] |
* [[Lili Taylor]] |
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* [[Alan Tudyk]] |
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* [[Patricia Clarkson]] |
* [[Patricia Clarkson]] |
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| music = [[John Paesano]]<ref name=filmscore>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2014/11/19/john-paesano-to-return-for-maze-runner-scorch-trials/|title=John Paesano to Return for |
| music = [[John Paesano]]<ref name=filmscore>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2014/11/19/john-paesano-to-return-for-maze-runner-scorch-trials/|title=John Paesano to Return for 'The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials’|website=''filmmusicreporter.com''|date=November 19, 2014|accessdate=November 25, 2014}}</ref> |
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| cinematography = [[Gyula Pados]] |
| cinematography = [[Gyula Pados]] |
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| editing = [[Dan Zimmerman]] |
| editing = [[Dan Zimmerman]] |
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* Gotham Group |
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* [[Temple Hill Entertainment]] |
* [[Temple Hill Entertainment]] |
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| distributor = [[20th Century Fox]] |
| distributor = [[20th Century Fox]] |
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| runtime = 131 minutes<!--Theatrical runtime: 130:52--><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/maze-runner-scorch-trials-film-0 | title=''MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS'' (12A) | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | date=September 4, 2015 | accessdate=September 4, 2015}}</ref> |
| runtime = 131 minutes<!--Theatrical runtime: 130:52--><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/maze-runner-scorch-trials-film-0 | title=''MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS'' (12A) | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | date=September 4, 2015 | accessdate=September 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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| country = United States |
| country = United States |
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| language = English |
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| budget = $61 |
| budget = $61 million<ref name="projection">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-preview-maze-runner-823366|title=Box-Office Preview: 'Maze Runner: Scorch Trials' Hopes to Sprint Past 'Black Mass'|author=Pamela McClintock|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 16, 2015|accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> |
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| gross = <!-- Remember to also update the #Box Office section in #Reception --> $312. |
| gross = <!-- Remember to also update the #Box Office section in #Reception --> $312.3 million<ref name="BOM">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=mazerunner2.htm|title=Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)|work=[[Box Office Mojo]]|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=January 10, 2016}}</ref> |
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'''''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials''''' ( |
'''''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials''''' (stylized onscreen simply as '''''The Scorch Trials''''') is a 2015 American [[Dystopian fiction|dystopian]] [[Science fiction film|science fiction]] action [[thriller film]] based on [[James Dashner]]'s novel ''[[The Scorch Trials]]'', the second novel in [[The Maze Runner (series)|''The Maze Runner'' book series]]. The film is the sequel to the 2014 film ''[[The Maze Runner (film)|The Maze Runner]]'' and the second installment in [[Maze Runner (film series)|''The Maze Runner'' film series]]. It was directed by [[Wes Ball]], with a screenplay by [[T.S. Nowlin]]. Adding to the original film's cast of [[Dylan O'Brien]], [[Kaya Scodelario]], [[Thomas Brodie-Sangster]], [[Dexter Darden]], Alexander Flores, [[Ki Hong Lee]], and [[Patricia Clarkson]], the new supporting cast includes [[Nathalie Emmanuel]], [[Giancarlo Esposito]], [[Aidan Gillen]], [[Jacob Lofland]], [[Barry Pepper]], [[Rosa Salazar]], [[Lili Taylor]], and [[Alan Tudyk]]. |
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The plot of ''The Scorch Trials'' takes place immediately after the previous installment, with Thomas (O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers |
The plot of ''The Scorch Trials'' takes place immediately after the previous installment, with Thomas (O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers, who have just escaped from the facilities of the powerful World Catastrophe Killzone Department (W.C.K.D.), which had imprisoned them. On the run in the desert and in ruined cities, they must escape WCKD soldiers and face the perils of the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with dangerous obstacles. Filming began in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]] on October 27, 2014, and officially concluded on January 27, 2015. |
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''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' was released in select international territories starting September 9, 2015 in 2D, [[3D film|3D]], [[4DX]] and [[Barco (manufacturer)|Barco Escape]], and was released on September 18, 2015 in the United States in 2D and Premium Large Format theaters, by [[20th Century Fox]]. It was originally set to be released in [[IMAX]], but this was cancelled, as ''[[Everest (2015 film)|Everest]]'' had all worldwide IMAX screens booked until the release of the film ''[[The Walk (2015 film)|The Walk]]''. |
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''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' was released in select international territories starting September 9, 2015 in 2D, [[3D film|3D]], [[4DX]] and [[Barco (manufacturer)|Barco Escape]], and was released on September 18, 2015 in the United States in 2D and Premium Large Format theaters, by [[20th Century Fox]]. It was originally set to be released in [[IMAX]], but this was cancelled, as ''[[Everest (2015 film)|Everest]]'' had all worldwide IMAX screens booked until the release of the film ''[[The Walk (2015 film)|The Walk]]''. ''The Scorch Trials'' received mixed reviews, with some critics calling it decent – commending its action sequences and performances – while others criticized the film for its lack of plot and character advancement. Like its predecessor, the film was a commercial success grossing $30.3 million on its opening weekend, making it the ninth-highest grossing debut in September.<ref name="BOM" /> The film went to the number one spot at the box office during its opening weekend, and has grossed $312 million worldwide. |
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The concluding entry, titled ''[[Maze Runner: The Death Cure]]'', was released on January 26, 2018. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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The film begins with a young boy, Thomas, taken in by Ava Paige ([[Patricia Clarkson]]) and troops from the organization WCKD, alongside other children, after being dropped off by his mother for his own safety. Years later shortly the events of [[The Maze Runner (film)|Battle Between Thomas, Teresa, Newt, Minho, Chuck, Frypan, Winston, Jeff, Gally, Alby, Zart, Clint, other Gladers and the nightmarish lethal creatures known as Grievers, Hello. My name is Doctor Ava Paige. I'm Director of Operations of the World Catastrophe Killzone Department. If you're watching this, that means you've successfully completed the Maze Trials. I wish I could be there in person to congratulate you, but circumstances seem to have prevented it. I'm sure by now, you must all be very confused, angry, frightened. I can only assure you that everything that's happened to you, everything we've done to you, it was all done for a reason. You won't remember, but the sun has scorched our world. Billions of lives lost fire, famine, suffering on a global scale. The fallout was unimaginable. What came after was worse. We called it the Flare. A deadly virus that attacks the brain. It is violent, unpredictable, incurable. Or so we thought. In time, a new generation emerged that could survive the virus. Suddenly, there was a reason to hope for a cure. But finding it would not be easy. The young would have to be tested, even sacrificed, inside harsh environments, where their brain activity could be studied. All in an effort to understand what makes them different, what makes you different. You may not realize it, but you're very important. Unfortunately, your trials have only just begun. As you'll no doubt soon discover, not everyone agrees with our methods. Progress is slow, people are scared. It may be too late for us, for me, but not for you. The outside world awaits. Remember... Wicked is good]].Thomas ([[Dylan O'Brien]]) and his fellow teenage surviving remaining Gladers - Newt ([[Thomas Brodie-Sangster]]), Minho ([[Ki Hong Lee]]), Teresa Agnes ([[Kaya Scodelario]]), Frypan ([[Dexter Darden]]) and Winston ([[Alexander Flores (actor)|Alexander Flores]]) |
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| ⚫ | are taken to a facility run by Mr. Janson |
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| ⚫ | The film begins with a flashback to a young boy, Thomas, being dropped off by his mother and taken in by scientist Ava Paige and troops of the organization called WCKD, along with other abandoned children. WCKD places the children in a walled maze in a glade as part of its scientific testing. Years later, shortly after being rescued from the Maze, Thomas and the remaining Gladers – Teresa Agnes, Newt, Minho, Frypan, and Winston – are taken to a facility run by Mr. Janson. He explains that the facility is a safe haven, protecting them from WCKD, the Flare virus and the "Cranks", and provides them clothes, food, and sanitation, where other survivors of multiple mazes are also present. Thomas becomes curious about their activities and manages to find out what is really happening behind the closed doors. With help from Aris, the first maze survivor to end up in the facility, Thomas discovers that WCKD's leader, Ava, is still alive and that Mr. Janson is really working for WCKD, when they discuss experiments on the Immunes and that Janson has yet to find the Right Arm, a resistance group located in the mountains. The group, including Aris, escapes the facility, and Janson orders his WCKD troops to track them down, as they find themselves in the deserted outside world – the Scorch. |
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| ⚫ | The group arrive at an abandoned marketplace, where they first encounter |
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| ⚫ | The group arrive at an abandoned marketplace, where they first encounter the Cranks, humans zombified by the Flare virus. In the process, Winston gets infected by one of them. When morning comes, they find the remains of the city in ruins and that WCKD is still searching for them. Winston's infection gets worse, forcing the rest of the group to leave him alone to die by shooting himself, preventing his transformation. The group continues to venture the desert until one night, while sleeping, Thomas wakes to discover a civilization off in the distance. As a thunderstorm emerges, they run to an abandoned facility to take shelter. Minho gets struck by the lightning on the way but survives. They manage to enter the place, only to find out that the facility was filled with chained Cranks. The group meets Brenda and Jorge, who leads a dangerous band of survivors and have used the Cranks as their own guard dogs. When the two find that the group had come from WCKD and is also looking for the Right Arm resistance, the two agree to take them to the Right Arm, abandoning their group of survivors. Moments later, WCKD, led by Janson, storms the place, only for the facility to be destroyed by Jorge's explosives, however, Thomas and Brenda are left behind, as the rest have escaped with Jorge. Thomas and Brenda manage to escape the Cranks, only for Brenda to get infected by a Crank in the process. Thomas experiences a flashback of when he and Teresa were formerly working for WCKD, in which Thomas tries to warn Teresa of WCKD's plans, only for the two to be separated by WCKD's troops. As Thomas and Brenda reunite with the rest of the group, Jorge interrogates Marcus, a survivor who secretly works for WCKD, into revealing the whereabouts of The Right Arm. |
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The group eventually arrive at The Right Arm's relief camps, where other innocent survivors are present, and are greeted by Vince |
The group eventually arrive at The Right Arm's outpost relief camps, where other innocent survivors are present, and are greeted by Vince, who leads the Right Arm and is in charge of deciding whether they can stay or not. As Brenda's infection gets worse, Vince threatens to shoot Brenda, only to be stopped by Mary Cooper, a former WCKD scientist who reveals that Thomas was their informant, which also helped the Right Arm in taking down WCKD's illegal major operations ever since. As Mary halts Brenda's infection using an enzyme cure, Mary explains that the enzyme can only be harvested from an Immune's body, not manufactured, and that arguments over the methods of manufacturing the cure with Ava led to Mary's departure from WCKD. That evening, Teresa tells WCKD of her location, believing that WCKD's motivations are good, leading to an ambush by WCKD. Ava and Janson arrive and confront the Right Arm before WCKD troops capture survivors for experimentation, including Minho, Sonya and Aris, while Janson shoots Mary dead. After Thomas and the Right Arm fend the WCKD troops off, Ava, Janson and Teresa retreat with their captured survivors. With only a fraction of survivors left at the site, Thomas plans an infiltration into WCKD and is determined to take them down to save his friends and save civilization, as his friends and the Right Arm agree to help and prepare to fight back. |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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===Pre-production=== |
===Pre-production=== |
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On October 13, 2013, almost a year before ''The Maze Runner'''s release, it was reported that [[20th Century Fox|Fox]] had started work on ''The Scorch Trials''. It was revealed that T.S. Nowlin |
On October 13, 2013, almost a year before ''The Maze Runner'''s release, it was reported that [[20th Century Fox|Fox]] had started work on ''The Scorch Trials''. It was revealed that [[T.S. Nowlin]] – who had recently worked on the [[Fantastic Four (2015 film)|''Fantastic Four'' reboot]] – would adapt ''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'', taking over from [[Noah Oppenheim]], with returning director Wes Ball supervising Nowlin's script. |
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The early development of ''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' suggested to many that Fox was confident in the potential success of ''The Maze Runner''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2013/10/bullish-on-the-maze-runner-fox-moves-ahead-with-the-scorch-trials-608703/|title=Bullish On |
The early development of ''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' suggested to many that Fox was confident in the potential success of ''The Maze Runner''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2013/10/bullish-on-the-maze-runner-fox-moves-ahead-with-the-scorch-trials-608703/|title=Bullish On 'The Maze Runner', Fox Moves Ahead With 'The Scorch Trials'|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|author=Mike Fleming Jr|date=October 13, 2013|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hypable.com/2013/10/10/maze-runner-sequel-scorch-trials-movie-sequel-greenlit/|title=Fox moving forward on 'The Maze Runner' sequel 'The Scorch Trials'|website=''hypable.com''|author=Andrew Sims|date=October 13, 2013|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> On November 19, 2014, [[John Paesano]] was confirmed to return to score the film.<ref name=filmscore/> Creature designer Ken Barthelmey returned to design the "Cranks" for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wort.lu/de/kultur/luxemburger-monster-desiger-ken-barthelmey-the-maze-runner-ist-der-absolute-jackpot-545268d5b9b3988708080eb0|title=Luxembourg Monster Designer Ken Barthelmey 'The Maze Runner' is the absolute jackpot|website=wort.lu|author=Sophie Kieffer|date=November 1, 2014|accessdate=November 4, 2014}}</ref> |
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===Casting=== |
===Casting=== |
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On September 26, 2014, [[Aidan Gillen]] was cast as |
On September 26, 2014, [[Aidan Gillen]] was cast as Janson, also known as Rat-Man.<ref name=filming>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/game-thrones-actor-play-villain-734722|title='Game of Thrones' Actor to Play Villain in 'Maze Runner' Sequel (Exclusive)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|author=Borys Kit|date=September 26, 2014|accessdate=September 30, 2014}}</ref> On September 30, 2014, Rosa Salazar signed on to the cast as Brenda.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rosa-salazar-nabs-key-female-736918|title=Rosa Salazar Nabs Key Female Role in 'Maze Runner' Sequel(Exclusive)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|author=Borys Kit|date=September 30, 2014|accessdate=September 30, 2014}}</ref> Within the next few days, ''[[Mud (2012 film)|Mud]]'' star [[Jacob Lofland]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mud-actor-joins-maze-runner-737285|title='Mud' Actor Joins 'Maze Runner' Sequel (Exclusive)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|author=Borys Kit|date=October 1, 2014|accessdate=October 3, 2014}}</ref> and [[Giancarlo Esposito]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/10/02/breaking-bad-star-giancarlo-esposito-joins-maze-runner-sequel/|title='Breaking Bad' star Giancarlo Esposito joins 'Maze Runner' sequel|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|author=Emily Blake|date=October 2, 2014|accessdate=October 3, 2014}}</ref> joined the cast, playing Aris Jones and Jorge, respectively. [[Nathalie Emmanuel]] was cast as Harriet, co-leader of Group B, on October 22, 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/game-thrones-actress-joins-maze-742905|title='Game of Thrones' Actress Joins 'Maze Runner' Sequel 'Scorch Trials' (Exclusive)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|author=Borys Kit|date=October 22, 2014|accessdate=October 23, 2014}}</ref> and [[Katherine McNamara]] as the other co-leader on December 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/12/katherine-mcnamara-cast-the-maze-runner-chapter-ii-the-scorch-trials-1201333536/|title=Katherine McNamara Books 'The Maze Runner 2′ & 'Indiscretion'|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|author=The Deadline Team|date=December 22, 2014|accessdate=December 23, 2014}}</ref> On November 3, 2014, there were two additions to the cast, with [[Lili Taylor]] as Mary Cooper, a "doctor who helps Thomas and the Gladers",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2014/11/lili-taylor-maze-runner-2-scorch-trials-1201272592/|title=Lili Taylor Joins Fox's 'The Maze Runner 2′|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|author=Jen Yamato|date=November 3, 2014|accessdate=November 4, 2014}}</ref> and [[Barry Pepper]] as Vince, "a survivalist who is one of the last remaining soldiers of a legendary unit called the Right Arm".<ref name=hrgally>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/barry-pepper-joins-maze-runner-745991|title=Barry Pepper Joins 'Maze Runner' Sequel 'Scorch Trials' (Exclusive)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|author=Borys Kit|date=November 3, 2014|accessdate=November 4, 2014}}</ref> |
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===Filming=== |
===Filming=== |
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On July 25, 2014, Ball announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con International]] that the studio |
On July 25, 2014, Ball announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con International]] that the studio wanted to start shooting in fall 2014, should its predecessor become a success when it hit theaters.<ref name=SDCC14>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/maze-runner-sequel-the-scorch-trials-concept-art/|title=The Maze Runner Sequel The Scorch Trials Concept Art Revealed [Comic Con 2014]|website=''slashfilm.com''|author=Peter Sciretta|date=July 25, 2014|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> |
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On August 31, 2014, Ball announced they |
On August 31, 2014, Ball announced they were "about nine weeks out from shooting". He also revealed "we are in New Mexico right now. We've got a crew and stages. We are rapidly approaching our shoot time. The sets are being built. A lot of the same crew is coming back. Most of the cast is coming back, except for the ones who were killed [in the first film]. The script is really coming along".<ref name=inquirer>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/151135/fil-am-manages-director-of-potential-hit-franchise|title=Fil-Am manages director of potential hit franchise|website=Philippine Daily Inquirer|author=Ruben V Nepales|date=August 31, 2014|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> A week later, Ball told [[BuzzFeed]] that "we've got stages, we've got crews coming in, Dylan [O'Brien] will be back in a few weeks, we're building sets, and the script is being written. It's a bit of a race this time because we're cautiously optimistic, but we're feeling excited we're about to do something that's way more sophisticated, way more grown up, and really set up a saga here."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jarettwieselman/a-maze-runner-sequel-is-already-in-pre-production?bftw=main#41ac7lr|title=A 'Maze Runner' Sequel Is Already in Pre-Production|website=[[BuzzFeed]]|author=Jarett Wieselman|date=September 4, 2014|accessdate=September 6, 2014}}</ref> |
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[[Principal photography]] commenced on October 27, 2014 in and around [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]].<ref name=filming/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MazeRunnerWW/status/526686330479050752|title=Maze Runner: Scorch Trials begins filming| |
[[Principal photography]] commenced on October 27, 2014 in and around [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]].<ref name=filming/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MazeRunnerWW/status/526686330479050752|title=Maze Runner: Scorch Trials begins filming|website=Twitter|author=Maze Runner Official Twitter|date=October 27, 2014|accessdate=October 27, 2014}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abqjournal.com/484870/biz/nm-grabs-a-hot-one-scorch-trials-to-begin-filming.html|title=Scorch Trials in New Mexico|work=ABG Journal|author=Adrian Gomez|date=October 23, 2014}}</ref> Filming finished on January 27, 2015, lasting 94 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/43141/20150127/maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-movie-set-photos-dylan-o-brien-and-kaya-scoldelario-done-filming-sequel-actor-heads-to-wrap-party.htm|title='Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' Movie Set PHOTOS: Dylan O' Brien And Kaya Scoldelario Done Filming Sequel, Actor Heads To Wrap Party|website=''fashionstyle.com''|date=January 27, 2015|accessdate=January 27, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130014436/http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/43141/20150127/maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-movie-set-photos-dylan-o-brien-and-kaya-scoldelario-done-filming-sequel-actor-heads-to-wrap-party.htm|archivedate=January 30, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hypable.com/the-maze-runner-sequel-the-scorch-trials-wraps-filming/|title='The Maze Runner' sequel 'The Scorch Trials' officially wraps filming|website=''hypable.com''|author=Brook Wentz|date=January 29, 2015|accessdate=January 29, 2015}}</ref> |
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===Soundtrack=== |
===Soundtrack=== |
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Composed by [[John Paesano]], the soundtrack was released on September 11, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2015/07/30/sony-classical-to-release-the-maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-soundtrack/|title=Sony Classical to Release |
Composed by [[John Paesano]], the soundtrack was released on September 11, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2015/07/30/sony-classical-to-release-the-maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-soundtrack/|title=Sony Classical to Release 'The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ Soundtrack|accessdate=September 10, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Release== |
==Release== |
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On August 31, 2014, Ball revealed he is hoping "the movie will be out in about a year".<ref name=inquirer/> On September 21, 2014, it was announced the film would be released on September 18, 2015 in the United States.<ref name=releasedate>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jamesdashner/status/513732008456224768|title=And like that's not cool enough, it's official: THE SCORCH TRIALS movie is coming September 18, 2015. Doesn't this look sweet: #ScorchTrials| |
On August 31, 2014, Ball revealed he is hoping "the movie will be out in about a year".<ref name=inquirer/> On September 21, 2014, it was announced the film would be released on September 18, 2015 in the United States.<ref name=releasedate>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jamesdashner/status/513732008456224768|title=And like that's not cool enough, it's official: THE SCORCH TRIALS movie is coming September 18, 2015. Doesn't this look sweet: #ScorchTrials|website=Twitter|author=James Dashner|date=September 21, 2014|accessdate=September 25, 2014}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}</ref> The film was released in [[Barco (manufacturer)|Barco]]'s multi-screen immersive movie format [[Barco Escape]] in across 25 countries with approximately 20 minutes of the film converted into the format.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/fox-to-release-maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-in-multi-screen-format-1201476833/|title=Fox to Release 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ in Multi-Screen Format|author=Dave McNarry|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=April 21, 2015|accessdate=April 22, 2015}}</ref> It was also released in the [[Dolby Laboratories|Dolby Vision]] format in [[Dolby Cinema]] in North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/star-wars-dolby-cinema-release-840567|title='Star Wars' Dolby Cinema Release Could Push Forward the New Format|author=Carolyn Giardina|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=November 16, 2015|accessdate=November 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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[[File:SDCC 2015 - Chris Hardwick, James Dashner, Wes Ball, Dylan O'Brien, Rosa Salazar, Ki Hong Lee & Giancarlo Esposito (19713126556).jpg|right|thumb|The cast and crew of ''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' at the 2015 [[San Diego Comic-Con]].]] |
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At [[San Diego Comic-Con International]] 2014, Ball released the first piece of concept art for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstshowing.net/2014/comic-con-2014-maze-runner-sequel-scorch-trials-concept-art/|title=Comic-Con 2014: 'Maze Runner' Sequel 'Scorch Trials' Concept Art|publisher= |
At [[San Diego Comic-Con International]] 2014, Ball released the first piece of concept art for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstshowing.net/2014/comic-con-2014-maze-runner-sequel-scorch-trials-concept-art/|title=Comic-Con 2014: 'Maze Runner' Sequel 'Scorch Trials' Concept Art|publisher=firstshowing.net|author=Ethan Anderton|date=July 25, 2014|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> Six stills were released on March 11, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/article/maze-runner-scorch-trials-photos|title=FIRST PHOTOS! See the New Battles (and New Women) of The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|author=Alynda Wheat|date=March 11, 2015|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/03/10/first-look-dylan-obrien-meets-world-danger-maze-runner-scorch-trials|title=First Look: Dylan O'Brien meets a world of danger in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|author=Anothny Breznican|date=March 10, 2015|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> |
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The first official trailer was released on April 23, 2015, at [[20th Century Fox]]'s CinemaCon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2141931/maze-runner-scorch-trials-first-look-trailer-cinemacon/|title=Dylan |
The first official trailer was released on April 23, 2015, at [[20th Century Fox]]'s CinemaCon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2141931/maze-runner-scorch-trials-first-look-trailer-cinemacon/|title=Dylan O'Brien Kicks Ass in the First Trailer For 'Scorch Trials': Our Impressions|publisher=[[MTV]]|author=Shaunna Murphy|date=April 23, 2015|accessdate=May 6, 2015}}</ref> However, it was not released online at the same time, but the 1 minute and 44-second teaser trailer premiered before ''[[Pitch Perfect 2]]'' in May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hypable.com/scorch-trials-trailer/|title=Scorch Trials trailer expected to debut alongside 'Pitch Perfect 2'|publisher=hypable.com|author=Brooke Wentz|date=May 6, 2015|accessdate=May 6, 2015}}</ref> The trailer was released publicly on May 19, 2015.<ref name = "trailer">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-44_igsZtgU|title=Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX|via=YouTube|author=20th Century Fox|date=May 19, 2015|accessdate=May 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MazeRunnerUK/photos/a.338394769704490.1073741840.129252610618708/359225937621373/?type=1&theater|title=Watch The Scorch Trials trailer online tomorrow. #ReadyforScorch|publisher=Facebook|author=The Maze Runner UK|date=May 18, 2015|accessdate=May 18, 2015}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}</ref> On July 10, 2015, a 30-minute sneak peek was screened at San Diego Comic Con International, with Ball, Dashner, and O'Brien also at the screening. |
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''The Scorch Trials'' was released on [[Blu-Ray]] and DVD on December 15, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdsreleasedates.com/movies/7145/maze-runner-2-scorch-trials|title=Maze Runner 2: Scorch Trials (2015)|accessdate=November 14, 2015}}</ref> |
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''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' grossed $81.7 million in North America and $230.6 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $312.3 million, against a budget of $61 million.<ref name=BOM /> |
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| ⚫ | In the United States and Canada, the film was released alongside ''[[Black Mass (film)|Black Mass]]'' and ''[[Captive (2015 film)|Captive]]'', and was projected to gross $34–36 million in its opening weekend.<ref name="projection2">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/maze-runner-black-mass-captive-everest-box-office-1201527921/|title='Maze Runner', 'Black Mass', 'Captive' & 'Everest' Debut in Box Office Mixed Bag – Preview|author=Anita Busch and Nancy Tartaglione|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=September 15, 2015|accessdate=September 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4106&p=.htm|title=Forecast: Depp's Gangster Tale, a Young Adult 'Maze' and a Trip to 'Everest'|author=Brad Brevet|work=[[Box Office Mojo]]|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|date=September 17, 2015|accessdate=September 20, 2015}}</ref> It made $1.7 million from its late night screenings—55% ahead of the first film's $1.1 million—from 2,900 theaters<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-black-mass-everest-captive-box-office-1201533896/|title='Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials', 'Black Mass', 'Everest' Start Their Weekend Climb With Thursday Previews – Update|author=Anthony D'Alessandro|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=September 18, 2015|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-maze-runner-sequel-824533|title=Box Office: 'Maze Runner' Sequel Opens to $1.7M Thursday Night; 'Black Mass' Nabs $1.4M|author=Pamela McClintock|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 18, 2015|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref> and an estimated $11 million on its opening day, which is lower than its predecessor's opening day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-black-mass-everest-captive-box-office-1201533896/|title='Scorch Trials' Runs Behind 'Maze Runner'; 'Black Mass' Bests 'B' Exit Poll – Saturday AM B.O. Update|author=Anthony D'Alessandro|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=September 19, 2015|accessdate=September 20, 2015}}</ref> It finished off the weekend with $30.3 million from 3,796 theaters which is lower than its predecessor's $32.5 million (−7%) opening in 2014. Nevertheless, the film opened at No. 1 at the box office ahead of its competitor ''Black Mass''.<ref name="HP"/> Premium large formats comprised $2.75 million (9%) of the opening gross from 270 PLF screens, while Cinemark XD contributed $825,000 of that figure in 87 screens.<ref name="Deadline">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-black-mass-everest-captive-box-office-1201533896/|title='Scorch Trials' Speeds Up Toward $30.3M Finish Line; Moviegoers Paying $23.4M To Whitey Bulger – First Sunday Update|author=Anthony D'Alessandro|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=September 20, 2015|accessdate=September 20, 2015}}</ref> The film relied on younger audiences, with 65 percent of the audience under the age of 25 and females making up 53 percent ticket buyers.<ref name="HP">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-maze-runner-sequel-825029|title=Box Office: 'Maze Runner' Sequel No. 1 With $30.3M; 'Black Mass' Scores $23.4M|author=Pamela McClintock|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=September 20, 2015|accessdate=September 20, 2015}}</ref> Also noteworthy was that Fox didn't have the IMAX screens like it did with the first installment, as they were all devoted to ''[[Everest (2015 film)|Everest]]'' which was getting a week-long "sneak preview" release in IMAX and large-format screens. But they did have 270 PLF screens, which made up 9% of the overall gross.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2015/09/20/box-office-maze-runner-scorch-trials-sprints-to-lower-opening-weekend-than-maze-runner/|title=Weekend Box Office: 'Maze Runner 2' Opens Lower Than 'Maze Runner,' Tops $100M Worldwide|author=Scott Mendelson|work=[[Forbes]]|date=September 20, 2015|accessdate=September 20, 2015}}</ref> ''[[Deadline Hollywood]]'' reported that Fox was nevertheless happy about the result.<ref name="Deadline"/> The franchise follows a similar trajectory to ''[[The Divergent Series]]'' which dipped slightly from its [[Divergent (film)|first installment]] ($54.6 million) to [[The Divergent Series: Insurgent|second]] ($52.2 million).<ref name="USAToday">{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2015/09/20/box-office-maze-runner-black-mass-everest-captive-sicario/72368792/|title='Scorch Trials' light up the box office|author=Patrick Ryan|work=[[USA Today]]|date=September 20, 2015|accessdate=September 20, 2015}}</ref> Still, both the movies prove "the consistency of the young-adult audience," says Paul Dergarabedian, Rentrak's senior analyst. "They're not growing at a huge rate, but we're also not seeing a massive drop-off."<ref name="USAToday"/> In its second weekend, the film fell by 53% to $14 million slipping in third place behind ''[[Hotel Transylvania 2]]'' ($47.5 million) and ''[[The Intern (2015 film)|The Intern]]'' ($18.2 million). In comparison, ''The Maze Runner'' dropped 46% in its second weekend earning $17.4 million in 2014. ''The Scorch Trails''{{'}}s 10-day gross stood af $51.69 million in relation to its predecessor's $57.9 million 10-day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2015/09/27/weekend-box-office-johnny-depps-black-mass-drops-m-night-shyamalans-the-visit-tops-50m/|title=Weekend Box Office: Johnny Depp's 'Black Mass' Drops, M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Visit' Tops $50M|author=Scott Mendelson|work=[[Forbes]]|date=September 27, 2015|accessdate=September 27, 2015}}</ref> |
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In the United States and Canada, the film opened simultaneously with the crime films ''[[Black Mass (film)|Black Mass]]'' and ''[[Captive (2015 film)|Captive]]''. Preliminary reports predicted the film to open with takings of around $34—36 million.<ref name="projection2">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/maze-runner-black-mass-captive-everest-box-office-1201527921/|title=‘Maze Runner’, ‘Black Mass’, ‘Captive’ & ‘Everest’ Debut In Box Office Mixed Bag – Preview|author=Anita Busch |
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Internationally, ''The Scorch Trials'' was released in a total of 76 countries.<ref name="Overseas11thOpening">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/10/the-martian-pan-hotel-transylvania-2-inside-out-the-walk-international-box-office-results-1201575166/|title= |
Internationally, ''The Scorch Trials'' was released in a total of 76 countries.<ref name="Overseas11thOpening">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/10/the-martian-pan-hotel-transylvania-2-inside-out-the-walk-international-box-office-results-1201575166/|title='The Martian' Crosses $118.5M Offshore; 'Pan' Serves Up Est. $20.4M – Intl B.O. Final|author=Nancy Tartaglione|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=October 12, 2015|accessdate=October 13, 2015}}</ref> It was released overseas a week before it opened in the U.S., and earned $26.7 million in its opening weekend from 21 markets in 5,586 screens and in all markets, outperforming its predecessor. It debuted at second place at the international box office, behind ''[[Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation]]''.<ref name="Overseas7thOpening">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/mission-impossible-rogue-nation-maze-runner-scorch-trials-the-visit-fack-ju-gohte-legend-international-box-office-results-1201524744/|title='Maze Runner: Scorch Trials’ Ignites $26.7M; ‘Rogue Nation’ Tops With $91.4M, Crosses $600M WW – Intl B.O. Update|author=Nancy Tartaglione|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=September 14, 2015|accessdate=September 15, 2015}}</ref> In its second weekend, it expanded to 41 additional markets and earned a total of $43.2 million from 12,699 screens in 66 markets, opening at No. 1 in 34 of the 41 markets as well as topping the international box office charts.<ref name="Overseas8thOpening">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/maze-runner-scorch-trials-everest-minions-mission-impossible-rogue-nation-pixels-universal-record-international-box-office-1201538355/|title='Scorch Trials' Heats Up $43.2M; 'Everest' Scales $28.8M – Intl Box Office Final|author=Nancy Tartaglione|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=September 21, 2015|accessdate=September 22, 2015}}</ref> In South Korea, it had the biggest opening for Fox of 2015 with $7.2 million from 804 screens. That's 41% higher than its predecessor's opening.<ref name="Overseas8thOpening"/> France posted the highest opening for the film with $8.5 million followed by South Korea ($7.2 million) Russia and the CIS ($5.2 million), the United Kingdom, Ireland and Malta ($4.9 million), and Mexico ($4.4 million).<ref name="Overseas11thOpening"/><ref name="Overseas8thOpening"/><ref name="Overseas9thOpening">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/hotel-transylvania-2-the-intern-pan-sicario-lost-in-hong-kong-box-office-international-1201553347/|title='Hotel Transylvania 2,' 'The Intern' Bow Amidst Holdovers 'Everest' And 'Scorch Trials' – Intl Box Office|author=Anita Busch|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=September 27, 2015|accessdate=September 28, 2015}}</ref> In terms of total earning, its largest market outside of the U.S. are France ($25 million), South Korea ($19 million) and the United Kingdom ($13.2 million).<ref name="BOMIntl">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=mazerunner2.htm|title=Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials|work=[[Box Office Mojo]]|accessdate=March 23, 2016}}</ref> It opened in China—its last market—on November 4<ref name="Overseas11thOpening"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-film-quota-full-2015-832925|title=China Film Quota Full for 2015, Hollywood Releases Confirmed|author=Patrick Brzeski|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=October 19, 2015|accessdate=October 20, 2015}}</ref> and grossed an estimated $19.77 million on 4,945 screens in its five opening weekend ($14.6 million over three days) which is 60% above its predecessor's opening.<ref name="Overseas14thOpening">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/11/spectre-james-bond-peanuts-movie-snoopy-maze-runner-china-international-box-office-results-1201614437/|title='Spectre' No. 1 Everywhere It Has Opened, Pushes Gross To $290M – Intl B.O. Final|author=Nancy Tartaglione|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=November 9, 2015|accessdate=November 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-maze-runner-838716|title=China Box Office: 'Maze Runner' Sequel Wins Slow Week|author=Patrick Brzeski|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=November 11, 2015|accessdate=November 11, 2015}}</ref> It has grossed a total of $29.5 million in China making it the biggest market for the film, followed by France ($25.3 million) and South Korea ($19 million).<ref name="BOMIntl"/> |
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|author=Nancy Tartaglione|work=''[[Deadline.com]]''|date=October 20, 2015|accessdate=October 20, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Overseas13thOpening">{{cit web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/10/paranormal-activity-ghost-dimension-witch-hunter-martian-ant-man-hotel-transylvania-international-box-office-results-1201592886/|title=‘The Martian’ Crosses $200M; ‘Ghost Dimension’ Sets Series Records; ‘Ant-Man’ Leggy In China – Intl B.O. Update|author=Nancy Tartaglione|work=''[[Deadline.com]]''|date=October 25, 2015|accessdate=October 26, 2015}}</ref> It opened in China—it's last market—on November 4<ref name="Overseas11thOpening"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-film-quota-full-2015-832925|title=China Film Quota Full for 2015, Hollywood Releases Confirmed|author=Patrick Brzeski|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=October 19, 2015|accessdate=October 20, 2015}}</ref> and grossed an estimated $19.77 million on 4,945 screens in its five opening weekend ($14.6 million over three days) which is 60% above its's predecessor's opening.<ref name="Overseas14thOpening">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/11/spectre-james-bond-peanuts-movie-snoopy-maze-runner-china-international-box-office-results-1201614437/|title=‘Spectre’ No. 1 Everywhere It Has Opened, Pushes Gross To $290M – Intl B.O. Final|author=Nancy Tartaglione|work=''[[Deadline.com]]''|date=9 November 2015|accessdate=11 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-maze-runner-838716|title=China Box Office: 'Maze Runner' Sequel Wins Slow Week|author=Patrick Brzeski|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=November 11, 2015|accessdate=November 11, 2015}}</ref> It has grossed a total of $28.8 million in China.<ref name="Overseas15thOpening">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/11/spectre-prem-ratan-dhan-payo-martian-peanuts-paris-attacks-international-box-office-results-1201624317/|title=‘Spectre’ Adds $152.6M In Overseas Hat Trick – International Box Office Update |
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===Critical response=== |
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''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' received mixed reviews from critics. On review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has a rating of |
''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' received mixed reviews from critics. On review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has a rating of 46%, based on 138 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10. The website's critical consensus states, "''Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' is an action-packed sequel at the cost of story, urgency, and mystery that the original offered."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/maze_runner_the_scorch_trials/|title=Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) |website=Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=April 19, 2018}}</ref> [[Metacritic]] gives the film a score of 43 out of 100, based on 29 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/maze-runner-the-scorch-trials|title=Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials reviews |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=September 17, 2015}}</ref> Audiences surveyed by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film a grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-black-mass-everest-captive-box-office-1201533896/|title='Scorch Trials' Slows & 'Black Mass' Overperforms in the Face of Fatigued Audiences – Saturday AM Box Office|website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> |
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The main criticisms of the film were its narrative and lack of character development.<ref>{{cite web|url= |
The main criticisms of the film were its narrative, particularly its changes from the source material, and lack of character development.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/reviews/film-review-maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-1201586643/|title=Film Review: ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/maze-runner-the-scorch-trials|title=Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (United States, 2015)|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref> ''[[Forbes]]'' said the film suffered from "middle movie syndrome", claiming that it did not offer an introduction nor a finale.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2015/09/08/review-maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-goes-nowhere-slowly/|title=Review: 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' Goes Nowhere Slowly|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref> ''[[The Wrap]]'' stated that, "it doesn't offer much plot or character development".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-runs-and-runs-without-a-destination-10-of-the-worst-reviews/|title='Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ ‘Runs and Runs Without a Destination': 10 of the Worst Reviews|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref> Stephen Kelly of ''[[Total Film]]'' said, "''Scorch Trials'' ambitiously opens up its world with mixed results: gripping action, so-so script."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/maze-runner-scorch-trials-review/|title=MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS REVIEW|accessdate=September 19, 2015}}</ref> Walter Addiego of the ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'' said, "there's lots of eye candy, and the pace is fast, but somehow the movie falls short."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/Maze-Runner-sequel-an-OK-teen-sci-fi-sequel-6508542.php|title=Lots of action in stock sequel to 'Maze Runner'|accessdate=September 19, 2015}}</ref> |
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However, some critics considered it to be an improvement over its predecessor, highlighting its action sequences and performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.signalscv.com/section/629/article/142527/|title='Maze Runner' sequel 'Scorch Trials' is less focused, but still has its strong points|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_28824369/review-new-maze-runner-runs-around-circles-but?source=rss|title=Review: New 'Maze Runner' runs around in circles, but is still fun to watch|accessdate=September 19, 2015}}</ref> John Williams of ''[[New York Times]]'' wrote, "the many chases and ludicrous narrow escapes offer respectable doses of adrenaline",<ref>{{cite web|url= |
However, some critics considered it to be an improvement over its predecessor, highlighting its action sequences and performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.signalscv.com/section/629/article/142527/|title='Maze Runner' sequel 'Scorch Trials' is less focused, but still has its strong points|accessdate=September 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_28824369/review-new-maze-runner-runs-around-circles-but?source=rss|title=Review: New 'Maze Runner' runs around in circles, but is still fun to watch|accessdate=September 19, 2015}}</ref> John Williams of ''[[The New York Times]]'' wrote, "the many chases and ludicrous narrow escapes offer respectable doses of adrenaline",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/18/movies/review-maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-pits-hardy-teenagers-against-a-mysterious-organization.html?partner=rss&emc=rss|title=Review: ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ Pits Hardy Teenagers Against a Mysterious Organization|accessdate=September 19, 2015}}</ref> and Brian Truitt of ''[[USA Today]]'' said, "''Maze Runner''{{'}}s action, suspense and twists give movie fans of all ages a chance to embrace their inner on-the-run teenager."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2015/09/17/review-maze-runner-scorch-trials/32521163/|title=Review: 'Scorch Trials' heat up 'Maze' series|accessdate=September 19, 2015}}</ref> Rafer Guzman of ''[[Newsday]]'' said, "the teen dystopian franchise continues to play rough, and now even rougher, with satisfying results."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/maze-runner-the-scorch-trials-review-playing-even-rougher-1.10852675|title='Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' review: Playing even rougher|accessdate=September 19, 2015}}</ref> Bilge Ebiri of ''[[Vulture.com|Vulture]]'' said "essentially, ''The Scorch Trials'' makes up for the humdrum Apocalypse of its first half by going a little bonkers in its second."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/2015/09/movie-review-maze-runner-the-scorch-trials.html|title=Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Is Shaky, But Eventually Finds Its Way|accessdate=September 19, 2015}}</ref> |
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In March 2015, it was confirmed that Nowlin, who co-wrote the first and wrote the second film, has been set to adapt the third book, ''[[The Death Cure]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Busch|first=Anita|url=http://deadline.com/2015/03/the-maze-runner-the-death-cure-movie-ts-nowlin-fox-1201385970/|title= |
In March 2015, it was confirmed that Nowlin, who co-wrote the first and wrote the second film, has been set to adapt the third book, ''[[The Death Cure]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Busch|first=Anita|url=http://deadline.com/2015/03/the-maze-runner-the-death-cure-movie-ts-nowlin-fox-1201385970/|title='Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ Sets T.S. Nowlin To Pen|publisher=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=March 4, 2015|accessdate=March 10, 2015}}</ref> Ball confirmed that, if he returns to direct, the film will not be [[List of films split into multiple parts|split into two films]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/the-death-cure-movie/|title='The Maze Runner' Finale 'The Death Cure' Won't Be Split into Two Movies|publisher=slashfilm.com|author=Peter Sciretta|date=October 9, 2014|accessdate=October 24, 2014}}</ref> On July 9, 2015, it was revealed that filming is set to begin in February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ClevverTV/status/619370026202566656|title=The script for Death Cure is currently being worked on & will begin filming in February #ScorchTrials #ScorchSneakPeek|publisher=Twitter|date=July 9, 2015|accessdate=July 10, 2015}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}</ref> On September 16, 2015, it was confirmed that Ball would return to direct the third film.<ref>{{cite web|last1=McNary|first1=Dave|last2=Chi|first2=Paul|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/wes-ball-directing-maze-runner-3-1201595243/|title=Wes Ball Returning to Direct Third 'Maze Runner'|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=September 16, 2015|accessdate=September 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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Filming was scheduled to start in [[Vancouver]], British Columbia, Canada on March 14, 2016. Following lead [[Dylan O'Brien]]'s severe accident on set, it was later rescheduled to film between March and June 2017 in South Africa for a January 26, 2018 release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2016/08/maze-runner-the-death-cure-will-start-production-in-feb-1201810382/|title='The Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ Will Restart Production In February|website=Deadline Hollywood|author=Anita Busch|date=August 29, 2016|accessdate=August 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/maze-runner-film-production-leaving-bc-for-south-africa/article31707023/|title=Maze Runner film production leaving B.C. for South Africa|work=The Globe and Mail|author=Ian Bailey|date=September 4, 2016|accessdate=September 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/04/deadpool-2-new-mutants-dark-phoenix-bohemian-rhapsody-steven-spielberg-pentagon-papers-1202075186/|title=Deadpool 2', 'New Mutants' & 'Dark Phoenix' Find 2018 Dates Among Fox's Slew of Release Changes & Additions|website=Deadline Hollywood|author=Anthony D'Alessandro|date=April 22, 2017|accessdate=April 23, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/awards/steven-spielberg-pentagon-papers-movie-the-post-1202539636/|title=Steven Spielberg's Pentagon Papers Movie Re-Titled 'The Post'|date=August 25, 2017|first=McNary|last=Dave|work=Variety|accessdate=August 26, 2017}}</ref> |
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| Directed by | Wes Ball |
| Screenplay by | T.S. Nowlin |
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| Cinematography | Gyula Pados |
| Edited by | Dan Zimmerman |
| Music by | John Paesano[2] |
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Running time | 131 minutes[3] |
| Country | United States |
| Budget | $61 million[4] |
| Box office | $312.3 million[5] |
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (stylized onscreen simply as The Scorch Trials) is a 2015 American dystopian science fiction action thriller film based on James Dashner's novel The Scorch Trials, the second novel in The Maze Runner book series. The film is the sequel to the 2014 film The Maze Runner and the second installment in The Maze Runner film series. It was directed by Wes Ball, with a screenplay by T.S. Nowlin. Adding to the original film's cast of Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Dexter Darden, Alexander Flores, Ki Hong Lee, and Patricia Clarkson, the new supporting cast includes Nathalie Emmanuel, Giancarlo Esposito, Aidan Gillen, Jacob Lofland, Barry Pepper, Rosa Salazar, Lili Taylor, and Alan Tudyk.
The plot of The Scorch Trials takes place immediately after the previous installment, with Thomas (O'Brien) and his fellow Gladers, who have just escaped from the facilities of the powerful World Catastrophe Killzone Department (W.C.K.D.), which had imprisoned them. On the run in the desert and in ruined cities, they must escape WCKD soldiers and face the perils of the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with dangerous obstacles. Filming began in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 27, 2014, and officially concluded on January 27, 2015.
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials was released in select international territories starting September 9, 2015 in 2D, 3D, 4DX and Barco Escape, and was released on September 18, 2015 in the United States in 2D and Premium Large Format theaters, by 20th Century Fox. It was originally set to be released in IMAX, but this was cancelled, as Everest had all worldwide IMAX screens booked until the release of the film The Walk. The Scorch Trials received mixed reviews, with some critics calling it decent – commending its action sequences and performances – while others criticized the film for its lack of plot and character advancement. Like its predecessor, the film was a commercial success grossing $30.3 million on its opening weekend, making it the ninth-highest grossing debut in September.[5] The film went to the number one spot at the box office during its opening weekend, and has grossed $312 million worldwide.
The concluding entry, titled Maze Runner: The Death Cure, was released on January 26, 2018.
Plot
The film begins with a flashback to a young boy, Thomas, being dropped off by his mother and taken in by scientist Ava Paige and troops of the organization called WCKD, along with other abandoned children. WCKD places the children in a walled maze in a glade as part of its scientific testing. Years later, shortly after being rescued from the Maze, Thomas and the remaining Gladers – Teresa Agnes, Newt, Minho, Frypan, and Winston – are taken to a facility run by Mr. Janson. He explains that the facility is a safe haven, protecting them from WCKD, the Flare virus and the "Cranks", and provides them clothes, food, and sanitation, where other survivors of multiple mazes are also present. Thomas becomes curious about their activities and manages to find out what is really happening behind the closed doors. With help from Aris, the first maze survivor to end up in the facility, Thomas discovers that WCKD's leader, Ava, is still alive and that Mr. Janson is really working for WCKD, when they discuss experiments on the Immunes and that Janson has yet to find the Right Arm, a resistance group located in the mountains. The group, including Aris, escapes the facility, and Janson orders his WCKD troops to track them down, as they find themselves in the deserted outside world – the Scorch.
The group arrive at an abandoned marketplace, where they first encounter the Cranks, humans zombified by the Flare virus. In the process, Winston gets infected by one of them. When morning comes, they find the remains of the city in ruins and that WCKD is still searching for them. Winston's infection gets worse, forcing the rest of the group to leave him alone to die by shooting himself, preventing his transformation. The group continues to venture the desert until one night, while sleeping, Thomas wakes to discover a civilization off in the distance. As a thunderstorm emerges, they run to an abandoned facility to take shelter. Minho gets struck by the lightning on the way but survives. They manage to enter the place, only to find out that the facility was filled with chained Cranks. The group meets Brenda and Jorge, who leads a dangerous band of survivors and have used the Cranks as their own guard dogs. When the two find that the group had come from WCKD and is also looking for the Right Arm resistance, the two agree to take them to the Right Arm, abandoning their group of survivors. Moments later, WCKD, led by Janson, storms the place, only for the facility to be destroyed by Jorge's explosives, however, Thomas and Brenda are left behind, as the rest have escaped with Jorge. Thomas and Brenda manage to escape the Cranks, only for Brenda to get infected by a Crank in the process. Thomas experiences a flashback of when he and Teresa were formerly working for WCKD, in which Thomas tries to warn Teresa of WCKD's plans, only for the two to be separated by WCKD's troops. As Thomas and Brenda reunite with the rest of the group, Jorge interrogates Marcus, a survivor who secretly works for WCKD, into revealing the whereabouts of The Right Arm.
The group eventually arrive at The Right Arm's outpost relief camps, where other innocent survivors are present, and are greeted by Vince, who leads the Right Arm and is in charge of deciding whether they can stay or not. As Brenda's infection gets worse, Vince threatens to shoot Brenda, only to be stopped by Mary Cooper, a former WCKD scientist who reveals that Thomas was their informant, which also helped the Right Arm in taking down WCKD's illegal major operations ever since. As Mary halts Brenda's infection using an enzyme cure, Mary explains that the enzyme can only be harvested from an Immune's body, not manufactured, and that arguments over the methods of manufacturing the cure with Ava led to Mary's departure from WCKD. That evening, Teresa tells WCKD of her location, believing that WCKD's motivations are good, leading to an ambush by WCKD. Ava and Janson arrive and confront the Right Arm before WCKD troops capture survivors for experimentation, including Minho, Sonya and Aris, while Janson shoots Mary dead. After Thomas and the Right Arm fend the WCKD troops off, Ava, Janson and Teresa retreat with their captured survivors. With only a fraction of survivors left at the site, Thomas plans an infiltration into WCKD and is determined to take them down to save his friends and save civilization, as his friends and the Right Arm agree to help and prepare to fight back.
Cast
- Dylan O'Brien as Thomas
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt
- Ki Hong Lee as Minho
- Kaya Scodelario as Teresa Agnes
- Rosa Salazar as Brenda
- Jacob Lofland as Aris Jones
- Giancarlo Esposito as Jorge
- Aidan Gillen as Janson
- Dexter Darden as Frypan
- Alexander Flores as Winston
- Patricia Clarkson as Ava Paige
- Lili Taylor as Mary Cooper
- Barry Pepper as Vince
- Alan Tudyk as Marcus
- Nathalie Emmanuel as Harriet
- Katherine McNamara as Sonya
- Kathryn Smith-McGlynn as Dr. Crawford
- Luke Gallegos as Young Thomas
- Lora Cunningham as Thomas' Mother
Production
Pre-production
On October 13, 2013, almost a year before The Maze Runner's release, it was reported that Fox had started work on The Scorch Trials. It was revealed that T.S. Nowlin – who had recently worked on the Fantastic Four reboot – would adapt Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, taking over from Noah Oppenheim, with returning director Wes Ball supervising Nowlin's script.
The early development of Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials suggested to many that Fox was confident in the potential success of The Maze Runner.[6][7] On November 19, 2014, John Paesano was confirmed to return to score the film.[2] Creature designer Ken Barthelmey returned to design the "Cranks" for the film.[8]
Casting
On September 26, 2014, Aidan Gillen was cast as Janson, also known as Rat-Man.[9] On September 30, 2014, Rosa Salazar signed on to the cast as Brenda.[10] Within the next few days, Mud star Jacob Lofland[11] and Giancarlo Esposito[12] joined the cast, playing Aris Jones and Jorge, respectively. Nathalie Emmanuel was cast as Harriet, co-leader of Group B, on October 22, 2014,[13] and Katherine McNamara as the other co-leader on December 22.[14] On November 3, 2014, there were two additions to the cast, with Lili Taylor as Mary Cooper, a "doctor who helps Thomas and the Gladers",[15] and Barry Pepper as Vince, "a survivalist who is one of the last remaining soldiers of a legendary unit called the Right Arm".[16]
Filming
On July 25, 2014, Ball announced at San Diego Comic-Con International that the studio wanted to start shooting in fall 2014, should its predecessor become a success when it hit theaters.[17]
On August 31, 2014, Ball announced they were "about nine weeks out from shooting". He also revealed "we are in New Mexico right now. We've got a crew and stages. We are rapidly approaching our shoot time. The sets are being built. A lot of the same crew is coming back. Most of the cast is coming back, except for the ones who were killed [in the first film]. The script is really coming along".[18] A week later, Ball told BuzzFeed that "we've got stages, we've got crews coming in, Dylan [O'Brien] will be back in a few weeks, we're building sets, and the script is being written. It's a bit of a race this time because we're cautiously optimistic, but we're feeling excited we're about to do something that's way more sophisticated, way more grown up, and really set up a saga here."[19]
Principal photography commenced on October 27, 2014 in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico.[9][20][21] Filming finished on January 27, 2015, lasting 94 days.[22][23]
Soundtrack
Composed by John Paesano, the soundtrack was released on September 11, 2015.[24]
Release
On August 31, 2014, Ball revealed he is hoping "the movie will be out in about a year".[18] On September 21, 2014, it was announced the film would be released on September 18, 2015 in the United States.[25] The film was released in Barco's multi-screen immersive movie format Barco Escape in across 25 countries with approximately 20 minutes of the film converted into the format.[26] It was also released in the Dolby Vision format in Dolby Cinema in North America.[27]
Marketing
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At San Diego Comic-Con International 2014, Ball released the first piece of concept art for the film.[28] Six stills were released on March 11, 2015.[29][30]
The first official trailer was released on April 23, 2015, at 20th Century Fox's CinemaCon.[31] However, it was not released online at the same time, but the 1 minute and 44-second teaser trailer premiered before Pitch Perfect 2 in May 2015.[32] The trailer was released publicly on May 19, 2015.[33][34] On July 10, 2015, a 30-minute sneak peek was screened at San Diego Comic Con International, with Ball, Dashner, and O'Brien also at the screening.
Home media
The Scorch Trials was released on Blu-Ray and DVD on December 15, 2015.[35]
Reception
Box office
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials grossed $81.7 million in North America and $230.6 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $312.3 million, against a budget of $61 million.[5]
North America
In the United States and Canada, the film was released alongside Black Mass and Captive, and was projected to gross $34–36 million in its opening weekend.[36][37] It made $1.7 million from its late night screenings—55% ahead of the first film's $1.1 million—from 2,900 theaters[38][39] and an estimated $11 million on its opening day, which is lower than its predecessor's opening day.[40] It finished off the weekend with $30.3 million from 3,796 theaters which is lower than its predecessor's $32.5 million (−7%) opening in 2014. Nevertheless, the film opened at No. 1 at the box office ahead of its competitor Black Mass.[41] Premium large formats comprised $2.75 million (9%) of the opening gross from 270 PLF screens, while Cinemark XD contributed $825,000 of that figure in 87 screens.[42] The film relied on younger audiences, with 65 percent of the audience under the age of 25 and females making up 53 percent ticket buyers.[41] Also noteworthy was that Fox didn't have the IMAX screens like it did with the first installment, as they were all devoted to Everest which was getting a week-long "sneak preview" release in IMAX and large-format screens. But they did have 270 PLF screens, which made up 9% of the overall gross.[43] Deadline Hollywood reported that Fox was nevertheless happy about the result.[42] The franchise follows a similar trajectory to The Divergent Series which dipped slightly from its first installment ($54.6 million) to second ($52.2 million).[44] Still, both the movies prove "the consistency of the young-adult audience," says Paul Dergarabedian, Rentrak's senior analyst. "They're not growing at a huge rate, but we're also not seeing a massive drop-off."[44] In its second weekend, the film fell by 53% to $14 million slipping in third place behind Hotel Transylvania 2 ($47.5 million) and The Intern ($18.2 million). In comparison, The Maze Runner dropped 46% in its second weekend earning $17.4 million in 2014. The Scorch Trails's 10-day gross stood af $51.69 million in relation to its predecessor's $57.9 million 10-day.[45]
Outside North America
Internationally, The Scorch Trials was released in a total of 76 countries.[46] It was released overseas a week before it opened in the U.S., and earned $26.7 million in its opening weekend from 21 markets in 5,586 screens and in all markets, outperforming its predecessor. It debuted at second place at the international box office, behind Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.[47] In its second weekend, it expanded to 41 additional markets and earned a total of $43.2 million from 12,699 screens in 66 markets, opening at No. 1 in 34 of the 41 markets as well as topping the international box office charts.[48] In South Korea, it had the biggest opening for Fox of 2015 with $7.2 million from 804 screens. That's 41% higher than its predecessor's opening.[48] France posted the highest opening for the film with $8.5 million followed by South Korea ($7.2 million) Russia and the CIS ($5.2 million), the United Kingdom, Ireland and Malta ($4.9 million), and Mexico ($4.4 million).[46][48][49] In terms of total earning, its largest market outside of the U.S. are France ($25 million), South Korea ($19 million) and the United Kingdom ($13.2 million).[50] It opened in China—its last market—on November 4[46][51] and grossed an estimated $19.77 million on 4,945 screens in its five opening weekend ($14.6 million over three days) which is 60% above its predecessor's opening.[52][53] It has grossed a total of $29.5 million in China making it the biggest market for the film, followed by France ($25.3 million) and South Korea ($19 million).[50]
Critical response
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials received mixed reviews from critics. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 46%, based on 138 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10. The website's critical consensus states, "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is an action-packed sequel at the cost of story, urgency, and mystery that the original offered."[54] Metacritic gives the film a score of 43 out of 100, based on 29 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[55] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale.[56]
The main criticisms of the film were its narrative, particularly its changes from the source material, and lack of character development.[57][58] Forbes said the film suffered from "middle movie syndrome", claiming that it did not offer an introduction nor a finale.[59] The Wrap stated that, "it doesn't offer much plot or character development".[60] Stephen Kelly of Total Film said, "Scorch Trials ambitiously opens up its world with mixed results: gripping action, so-so script."[61] Walter Addiego of the San Francisco Chronicle said, "there's lots of eye candy, and the pace is fast, but somehow the movie falls short."[62]
However, some critics considered it to be an improvement over its predecessor, highlighting its action sequences and performances.[63][64] John Williams of The New York Times wrote, "the many chases and ludicrous narrow escapes offer respectable doses of adrenaline",[65] and Brian Truitt of USA Today said, "Maze Runner's action, suspense and twists give movie fans of all ages a chance to embrace their inner on-the-run teenager."[66] Rafer Guzman of Newsday said, "the teen dystopian franchise continues to play rough, and now even rougher, with satisfying results."[67] Bilge Ebiri of Vulture said "essentially, The Scorch Trials makes up for the humdrum Apocalypse of its first half by going a little bonkers in its second."[68]
Accolades
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| 2016 | People's Choice Awards[69] | Favorite Action Movie | Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials | Nominated |
| Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie | Nominated | |||
| Teen Choice Awards[70] | Choice Movie – Action/Adventure | Nominated | ||
| Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure | Dylan O'Brien | Won | ||
| Choice Movie Actress: Action/Adventure | Kaya Scodelario | Nominated | ||
| Choice Movie Chemistry | Dylan O'Brien & Thomas Brodie-Sangster | Won | ||
| Choice Movie Villain | Aidan Gillen | Nominated |
Sequel
In March 2015, it was confirmed that Nowlin, who co-wrote the first and wrote the second film, has been set to adapt the third book, The Death Cure.[71] Ball confirmed that, if he returns to direct, the film will not be split into two films.[72] On July 9, 2015, it was revealed that filming is set to begin in February 2016.[73] On September 16, 2015, it was confirmed that Ball would return to direct the third film.[74]
Filming was scheduled to start in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on March 14, 2016. Following lead Dylan O'Brien's severe accident on set, it was later rescheduled to film between March and June 2017 in South Africa for a January 26, 2018 release.[75][76][77][78]
References
The plot description was copied from Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials at the Maze Runner Wiki, which is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA 3.0) license.
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- ^ a b Borys Kit (September 26, 2014). "'Game of Thrones' Actor to Play Villain in 'Maze Runner' Sequel (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
- ^ Borys Kit (September 30, 2014). "Rosa Salazar Nabs Key Female Role in 'Maze Runner' Sequel(Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
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