Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
“The maze was just the beginning.”
Synopsis
Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-24
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Dylan O'Brien
Thomas
Kaya Scodelario
Teresa Agnes
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Newt
Giancarlo Esposito
Jorge
Ki Hong Lee
Minho
Dexter Darden
Frypan
Rosa Salazar
Brenda
Patricia Clarkson
Ava Paige
Aidan Gillen
Janson
Barry Pepper
Vince
Nathalie Emmanuel
Harriet
Alexander Flores
Winston
Jacob Lofland
Aris Jones
Lili Taylor
Mary Cooper
Alan Tudyk
Blondie
Terry Dale Parks
Carl (Masked Man)
Kathryn Smith-McGlynn
Dr. Crawford
Matthew T. Metzler
Barkley
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$61M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$312.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.12x
+$251.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Ball
- Screenplay & Story
- T.S. Nowlin
- Original Score
- John Paesano
- Original Title
- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $61M
- Worldwide Gross
- $312.3M
- Production Studios
- Temple Hill Entertainment, The Gotham Group, TSG Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Ball
T.S. Nowlin, James Dashner
John Paesano
Gyula Pados
Dan Zimmerman
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Lindsay Williams, Edward Gamarra, Wyck Godfrey, T.S. Nowlin
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Ball
Director
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein
Producer
Sanja Milkovic Hays
Costume Design
Daniel T. Dorrance
Production Design
Gyula Pados
Director of Photography
Wyck Godfrey
Producer
Lee Stollman
Producer
T.S. Nowlin
Screenplay
Marty Bowen
Producer
Dan Zimmerman
Editor
Joe Hartwick Jr.
Producer
Isaac Hamon
Stunt Coordinator
R. Christopher White
Visual Effects Supervisor
George Cottle
Stunt Coordinator
John Paesano
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
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What is Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials about?
Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.
Who directed Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials?
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials was directed by Wes Ball.
Who stars in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials?
The principal cast of Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials includes Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Giancarlo Esposito, Ki Hong Lee.
When was Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials released and how long is it?
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials?
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials had a reported production budget of $61M and grossed $312.3M at the worldwide box office (5.12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials was composed by John Paesano.
Is Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials based on a book or true story?
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Dashner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials?
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).