Get ready to return to the heart-pounding world ofThe Maze Runneras 20th Century Studios is gearing up for a reboot of the beloved sci-fi action adventure franchise that kept us on the edge of our seats from 2014 to 2018. Disney is pressing ahead with plans to relaunch the series, and is currently in talks withJack Paglen, known for his work on the sci-fiTranscendence, to write the script for the new installment. Fans will be pleased to learn that the original producing team, includingEllen Goldsmith-Vein, Lee Stollman, Wyck Godfrey, and Marty Bowen, are returning to produce the reboot. Additionally,Wes Ball, who directed the original trilogy, will be involved as a producer, ensuring continuity with the previous films. Ball has just finished up onKingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Based on the best-selling books byJames Dashner,The Maze Runnerintroduces us to a group of teenagers who wake up in a mysterious walled setting called the Glade with no memory of their past. Beyond the walls lies a deadly maze filled with mechanical creatures, and every night at sundown, the doors shut, trapping them inside. As they struggle to survive, one newcomer emerges as a leader, determined to find a way out.The subsequent moviesand books expanded the story, revealing a dystopian world with sinister government organisations and corrupt corporations. As the series progressed, it became larger in scope and more action-packed.
Will The New ‘Maze Runner’ Be a Sequel?
According to sources, andas reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the reboot will not retell the same story or serve as a direct sequel tothe original trilogy, which starredDylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario. Instead, the goal is to continue the story while capturing the elements that resonated with audiences in the first film. The originalMaze Runnerfilm, produced by 20th Century Fox before its acquisition by Disney, was a surprise success, grossing $348 million worldwide on a modest budget of $35 million.
The reboot follows a similar approach to 20th Century’s upcomingKingdom of the Planet of the Apes,directed by Ball. LikeKingdom, the reboot ofThe Maze Runnerwill introduce new characters and storylines set in the same universe but set after the events of the previous films. Stay tuned to Collider for all the updates on this new chapter ofThe Maze Runnersaga as and when they become available.
There is currently no release date for theMaze Runnerreboot. The original movies are streaming on Hulu in the U.S.
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