Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Maze Runner: The Death Cure

2018Movie143 minEnglish

Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get answers to the questions the Gladers have been asking since they first arrived in the maze.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users76%
Director: Wes BallGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the dangerous final chapter of the Maze Runner saga, Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final mission. They must break into the legendary Last City, a deadly labyrinth controlled by WICKED, to find a cure for the lethal WICKED disease and save those who are immune. It's a race against time as they confront their greatest fears and uncover the truth behind WICKED's plans.

Critical Reception

Maze Runner: The Death Cure received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding it a satisfactory conclusion to the trilogy despite some predictable plot points. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating the action sequences and the resolution of the storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its action-packed set pieces and compelling performances, especially from lead Dylan O'Brien.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and reliance on familiar dystopian tropes.
  • Seen as a solid, albeit unsurprising, conclusion to the Maze Runner series.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's thrilling action, exciting climax, and the emotional closure it provided for the characters. Some viewers found the plot a bit predictable but were satisfied with the overall narrative resolution.

Fun Fact

The film's production was significantly delayed due to a serious on-set injury sustained by lead actor Dylan O'Brien during a stunt in 2016, which required him to undergo surgery and a lengthy recovery period.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

With the main characters already introduced in the first two movies, The Death Cure skips over character reintroductions and dives straight into the action from the very first scene. While this fast-paced start keeps the energy high, it fee...
Gimly

Gimly

Thank you very much for not splitting this movie into two parts. As a member of _The Death Cure's_ audience I do genuinely appreciate that. I am less appreciative however of the movie itself. It doesn't at all pay off the confusion I suf...
mast.8

mast.8

Good movie!