PG-13 | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller | 131 Min | Release Date: 09/18/15
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, the second movie in the “Maze Runner” trilogy by James Dashner, grossed an estimated $30.3 million, topping the domestic box office in its opening weekend.
In this action packed sequel, we see more of Korean-American actor, Ki Hong Lee (Minho), whose breakout role resulted from the Maze Runner franchise. The sequel also stars Dylan O’Brien, Kay Scodelario, and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.
“In this next chapter of the epic “Maze Runner” saga, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) 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.” reads a synopsis from 20th Century Fox.
With its diverse cast, The Scorch Trials was well received by minority audiences and abroad, grossing $26.8 million internationally.
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