---
title: "Maze Runner: The Death Cure"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/maze-runner-the-death-cure-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 336843
imdb_id: "tt4500922"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 143
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 8478
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/maze-runner-the-death-cure-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Maze Runner: The Death Cure is a 2018 American dystopian science fiction film directed by Wes Ball. The film is part of the Maze Runner series and follows Thomas and his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. Their goal is to break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that poses a significant threat to their survival. The mission is undertaken to save their friends and gain answers to the questions the Gladers have been asking since they first arrived in the maze. The film is classified as Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, and Thriller, with a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes. It received a PG-13 rating and was released in the US.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Thomas and his fellow Gladers embark on a final, perilous mission to infiltrate the Last City."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes mission
- concludes the series

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense sequences
- complex plot
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, thriller, dystopian

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wes Ball
- **Networks / Studios**: The Gotham Group, Temple Hill Entertainment, 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dylan O'Brien** as *Thomas*
- **Kaya Scodelario** as *Teresa Agnes*
- **Thomas Brodie-Sangster** as *Newt*
- **Ki Hong Lee** as *Minho*
- **Dexter Darden** as *Frypan*
- **Rosa Salazar** as *Brenda*
- **Giancarlo Esposito** as *Jorge*
- **Will Poulter** as *Gally*
- **Aidan Gillen** as *Janson*
- **Patricia Clarkson** as *Ava Paige*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of this film?
The film is categorized as science fiction, action, adventure, and thriller.

### Q: When was this movie released?
The film was released in the United States on January 26, 2018.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes.

### Q: What is the main goal of the characters?
The group aims to break into the Last City to save their friends and find answers.

### Q: Is this the final film in the series?
The synopsis describes this as the group's final and most dangerous mission.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Maze Runner: The Death Cure — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/336843)
- [Maze Runner: The Death Cure](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maze_Runner:_The_Death_Cure)
- [Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) - IMDb](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4500922/)
- [Maze Runner: The Death Cure pushed back to 2018 following injury](https://www.nme.com/news/final-maze-runner-film-pushed-back-to-2018-followi-884928)
- [Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) | FilmTotaal](https://www.filmtotaal.nl/film/27172)
- [Maze Runner: The Death Cure Regarder gratuitement putlocker9 Fil…](http://naridaise.jugem.jp/?eid=2)

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