James Dashner's novel 'The Maze Runner', the first book in the series, was published.
The second book in The Maze Runner series, 'The Scorch Trials', was published.
The third book in The Maze Runner series, 'The Death Cure', was published.
Prequel novel 'The Kill Order' was published, expanding the Maze Runner universe.
The Maze Runner film adaptation, based on the first novel, was released.
The film sequel 'The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' was released internationally.
The final film in the original trilogy, 'The Maze Runner: The Death Cure' was released.
A devastating virus called the Flare spreads globally, causing societal collapse and the creation of WCKD to find a cure.
WCKD begins testing immune children by placing them in the Maze to study brain patterns and find a cure for the Flare.
Thomas arrives in the Glade with no memory, beginning the events of the Maze trials and his discovery of the Maze's secrets.
The group of Gladers, led by Thomas and Teresa, solve the Maze and discover a way out, ending the trial phase.
Survivors escape the Maze to the Scorch, a desolate wasteland, beginning a new phase of survival and resistance against WCKD.
A strong resistance group forms in the Scorch, aiming to take down WCKD and find a true cure for the Flare.
The surviving Gladers confront WCKD headquarters, leading to the demise of the organization and hope for a cure.
Immune survivors start rebuilding society with knowledge gained from WCKD’s research and the cure for the Flare.
