Movies like Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

The original film that kicked off the Maze Runner series features the genesis of the Gladers' adventure. The Maze Runner introduces the mysterious maze and the fight for freedom, essential for those who want to start from the beginning or retrace the steps that led to The Scorch Trials.

Divergent offers a protagonist trying to find her place in a society divided into factions based on virtues. The movie's blend of action and a youth-driven storyline of rebellion against a totalitarian regime will appeal to fans of The Scorch Trials.

As the final installment in the Maze Runner trilogy, Maze Runner: The Death Cure continues the saga of the Gladers, offering a resolution to their struggle against the sinister WCKD organization. Fans of The Scorch Trials will find the familiar blend of action, camaraderie, and dystopian challenges.

This second film in The Hunger Games series ups the stakes for its protagonist Katniss Everdeen. Like The Scorch Trials, Catching Fire features a strong young lead navigating deadly obstacles in a dystopian future, making it resonate with viewers who enjoy survival and resistance themes.

Young Ender Wiggin is recruited to lead the fight against a hostile alien race in Ender's Game, bringing the theme of youth in extraordinary circumstances to the forefront. Though set in a more space-oriented environment, its similar focus on strategy and survival will appeal to those who liked The Scorch Trials.

Based on a novel by Stephenie Meyer, The Host dives into a future where Earth is overrun by parasitic aliens. With themes of identity, belonging, and resistance, the film draws in audiences keen on the blend of young-adult dystopian narrative seen in The Scorch Trials.