How to watch
The Maze Runner movies in the correct order
The complete Maze Runner series watch guide 🧩
Last updated: July 8 2025
Written by: ChronoChris
Maze Runner is a thrilling dystopian science fiction series based on James Dashner’s novels. It follows a group of teens trapped in a mysterious maze and their struggle to survive and uncover the truth.
The Maze Runner series has become a fan favorite for its suspenseful plot and intense action. Watching the series in the right order can help you understand the story’s progression and character development.
With three main films and additional content, this guide will walk you through the chronological and release orders.
⏱️ Chronological Order
The Maze Runner movies follow a relatively straightforward timeline, so chronological and release orders are mostly the same.
- The Maze Runner (2014)IMDb
- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)IMDb
- Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)IMDb
This order is ideal for viewers wanting to follow the storyline as it unfolds without skipping any key plot points.
đź“… Release Order
Since the movies were released following the story timeline, watching in release order is the most common way to experience the Maze Runner saga.
- The Maze Runner (2014)IMDb
- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)IMDb
- Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)IMDb
Watching the movies as they were released preserves the experience of audiences who followed the series over time.
Which Order Should You Choose?
For Maze Runner, chronological and release orders are the same, so you can enjoy the series in either way without missing context.
Get ready for a thrilling journey through the maze and beyond!
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