20th Century Studios Announces 'Maze Runner' Continuation, Not a Direct Sequel

The upcoming film aims to merge original elements with new twists, sparking mixed reactions among fans.

Jack Paglen to pen the screenplay for the new Maze Runner movie, focusing on a narrative that extends the original trilogy.
The project, described as neither a reboot nor a direct sequel, has puzzled fans with its ambiguous nature.
Original producers and Wes Ball, director of the first trilogy, return to helm the production.
Fan reactions vary, with some questioning the need for revisiting the decade-old franchise.
The new approach aims to attract both new viewers and loyal fans of the original series.