Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Year: 2015

Runtime: 132 min

Language: English

Director: Wes Ball

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Thomas and his friends escape the maze only to discover a desolate wasteland known as the Scorch. They join a group of rebels fighting against the powerful WCKD organization, who claim to be protecting humanity from a deadly blight. As they journey through the dangerous landscape, they uncover shocking truths about WCKD’s experiments and must battle their forces while searching for a safe haven and answers about their past.

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1

Thomas's Abandonment

A young boy named Thomas is taken in by Ava Paige and her WCKD organization after his mother leaves him for his safety. This marks the beginning of Thomas's journey in a world ravaged by the Flare virus.

2

Reunion with Friends

Years later, a teenage Thomas reunites with Teresa and friends Newt, Minho, Frypan, and Winston at a facility managed by Mr. Janson. They believe this place is a refuge from the dangers of WCKD and the infected called Cranks.

Facility
3

Uncovering the Truth

Curious about their new haven, Thomas discovers hidden truths with the help of Aris Jones, revealing that WCKD is still very much in control. They learn that Mr. Janson is performing cruel experiments on Immunes under WCKD's orders.

Facility
4

Escape from the Facility

In a desperate bid for freedom, Thomas and his friends escape the facility with Aris. Mr. Janson desperately sends WCKD troops after them, leading them into the treacherous Scorch, a barren wasteland.

Scorch
5

Confrontation with Cranks

As they traverse the Scorch, the group encounters a desolate marketplace and is confronted by horrifying Cranks. In this tragic turn, Winston becomes infected, forcing the group to leave him behind.

Marketplace
6

Sight of Civilization

During their journey, Thomas sees signs of civilization on the horizon and they rush to seek refuge in an abandoned facility amid an approaching thunderstorm. They find Minho there, alive but in peril from chained Cranks.

Abandoned Facility
7

Meeting Brenda and Jorge

Inside the abandoned facility, they meet Brenda and Jorge, who lead a group of survivors. Despite the dangers of Cranks, they agree to help Thomas and his friends on their quest to locate The Right Arm.

Abandoned Facility
8

WCKD's Attack

Just as they begin to make plans, Janson and WCKD storm the facility. Jorge uses explosives to create chaos, facilitating most of the group's escape, but in the mayhem, Brenda gets infected.

Abandoned Facility
9

Haunted Memories

As they regroup, Thomas is haunted by memories of his time at WCKD with Teresa. These memories push him to confront his past while they look for a way to survive this new threat.

10

Arrival at The Right Arm

The group finally reaches the refuge of The Right Arm, where they meet Vince, who leads their operations. However, Brenda's condition worsens, putting the group's unity at risk.

The Right Arm's Refuge
11

Mary's Intervention

Mary Cooper, a former WCKD scientist, steps in to save Brenda by using a special enzyme from Immunes. She reveals her departure from WCKD stemmed from disagreements with Ava regarding creating a cure.

The Right Arm's Refuge
12

Betrayal by Teresa

Teresa betrays Thomas and the group by revealing their location to WCKD. This act leads to an ambush by WCKD forces, causing chaos as the survivors scramble to defend themselves.

The Right Arm's Refuge
13

Battle with WCKD

In a fierce confrontation, Janson fatally shoots Mary during the fight. Despite their efforts, Ava and Janson manage to retreat, taking captives with them as the group suffers significant losses.

The Right Arm's Refuge
14

Planning the Infiltration

With only a handful of survivors left, Thomas devises a daring plan to infiltrate WCKD. He is fueled by the need to rescue his friends and reclaim their future with the backing of Vince and The Right Arm.

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