This timeline lists the trilogy's events in narrative order, highlighting the stages of memory loss, experimentation, rebellion, and sacrifice as humanity races against extinction.
Chronological Order of the Maze Runner Trilogy
| Title | Release Year | In-Universe Order | Narrative Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maze Runner | 2014 | First | Thomas awakens in the Glade with no memory. The Maze, constructed by WCKD, is a trial to study immune teenagers. The group escapes, only to discover the world outside is ruined. |
| Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials | 2015 | Second | After escaping the Maze, Thomas and the Gladers uncover WCKD’s plans to harvest immune children. They flee into the Scorch, a post-apocalyptic wasteland, and join resistance forces. |
| Maze Runner: The Death Cure | 2018 | Third | Thomas infiltrates the Last City to rescue Minho and confront WCKD's leader, Ava Paige. Secrets are revealed, including Thomas's role in WCKD’s past. The film ends with major sacrifices as the immunes flee to safety. |
Watched chronologically, the trilogy captures the transformation of Thomas from a memory-wiped pawn to a revolutionary leader. It also charts the moral collapse of WCKD, whose utilitarian methods push the boundaries of medical ethics in the face of extinction. While the narrative moves forward linearly, its layers of memory recovery and scientific deception make a timeline breakdown essential for grasping the full arc of betrayal, resilience, and survival.
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