South Korean actor Song Joong-ki was cast for a role in the movie.
Principal photography for the movie wrapped up.
The first official teaser trailer for Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials was released to the public.
The movie had its world premiere, marking its first official screening.
The movie was released in theaters across the United States.
Thomas and the surviving Gladers escape the Maze and are taken to a safe facility by the organization WCKD.
Thomas and the other Gladers are introduced to the harsh, devastated environment known as the Scorch and their next challenge.
The group starts their journey across the Scorch to reach the safe haven as part of WCKD’s trials.
The Gladers are attacked by infected Cranks, people who have succumbed to the Flare virus, resulting in multiple casualties and forcing the survivors to flee.
The group meets Aris, another group survivor, expanding their numbers and complicating group dynamics.
Thomas learns that WCKD is experimenting on them to find a cure for the Flare virus, questioning the organization's motives.
The group fights both Cranks and WCKD’s forces, trying to survive while navigating the dangerous urban ruins in the Scorch.
Thomas is captured by WCKD’s operatives for further testing in their pursuit of a cure.
Thomas and the remaining Gladers manage to escape from WCKD’s facility, resolving to fight the organization and find a real cure for the Flare virus.
