A defining feature of the Maze Runner film series is its strict adherence to a three-part narrative structure where the genre and setting shift drastically with every sequel, keeping the audience disoriented alongside the characters.

Dashner, James. The Death Cure . Delacorte Press, 2011.

| # | Title | Release Year | Director | Based on Novel | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | The Maze Runner | 2014 | Wes Ball | The Maze Runner (2009) | | 2 | The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials | 2015 | Wes Ball | The Scorch Trials (2010) | | 3 | The Maze Runner: The Death Cure | 2018 | Wes Ball | The Death Cure (2011) |

For the Maze Runner films, both the release order and the chronological storyline follow the same sequence. Unlike the book series, which includes prequels, the movies were released as a direct, linear trilogy. The Maze Runner (2014)

Dashner, James. The Scorch Trials . Delacorte Press, 2010.