100+ Movies like The Maze Runner
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials are two installments of the same dystopian sci-fi film series. Both movies revolve around a group of young people, including the protagonist Thomas, who are subjected to cruel experiments by a powerful organization called WCKD. In the first movie, the youths are trapped in a massive maze filled with deadly obstacles and creatures, while in the second movie, they escape the maze only to face new challenges in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly virus. The movies explore similar themes of survival, sacrifice, and the moral ambiguity of WCKD's methods in pursuing a cure. Key plot points include Thomas regaining his memories of working for WCKD, the group's encounters with hostile forces like the Cranks, and their quest to join the resistance group known as the Right Arm. Teresa's shifting loyalties and the reveal of WCKD's true motives are also central to both stories.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Death Cure are part of the same dystopian sci-fi film series, with the latter being a direct sequel to the former. Both movies revolve around a group of young people, including Thomas, who are trapped in a dangerous maze-like environment controlled by the sinister organization WCKD. The movies explore themes of survival, friendship, and rebellion against oppressive forces. Key plot points include the protagonists navigating the deadly maze, uncovering the truth about WCKD's experiments, and ultimately attempting to escape and bring down the organization. The movies share several main characters like Thomas, Teresa, Newt, and Minho, as well as villains like Janson and Ava Paige. The overall story structure follows the heroes' journey from being trapped test subjects to becoming leaders of a resistance against WCKD's unethical practices.
Star Runners
Both "Star Runners" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people trapped in an isolated, dangerous environment surrounded by deadly creatures - a maze with Grievers in The Maze Runner, and a planet with giant bug-like creatures in Star Runners. The protagonists in each film have no memory of their past or how they arrived in this situation. As they explore their surroundings, they uncover shocking truths about the true nature of their predicament and the sinister organization behind it. A key character (Thomas in The Maze Runner, Asta in Star Runners) regains memories revealing they were part of an experiment by a shadowy group, with the isolated environment being a test. The protagonists must fight to escape the deadly creatures and the facility while uncovering the truth about the organization's motives, which involve wiping out a colony of people who were evolving in an undesirable way. Ultimately, the protagonists survive and vow to expose the truth about the organization's unethical actions.
Rupture
Both "Rupture" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people being held captive and subjected to experiments by a mysterious organization. The protagonists wake up with no memory and find themselves trapped in an enclosed environment (the Glade in The Maze Runner, the warehouse laboratory in Rupture). They are forced to face their fears and undergo tests as part of the experiments. The organizations running the experiments (WCKD in The Maze Runner, the unnamed group in Rupture) claim their goal is to help humanity evolve and overcome its flaws, though their methods are unethical. The protagonists eventually discover the truth about the experiments and attempt to escape. In the end, they are seemingly freed but it is revealed that they have progressed to the next phase of the experiments.
The Hive
Both "The Hive" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people who wake up with no memory in a mysterious, isolated environment surrounded by dangers they must navigate and escape from. The protagonists gradually piece together their past and the true nature of their situation through clues, flashbacks, and recovered memories. They discover they were unwitting test subjects in an experiment conducted by a shadowy organization, with the goal of developing a cure for a deadly virus that has devastated the world. The movies explore themes of survival, the human condition, and the ethics of scientific experimentation. The protagonists must overcome betrayals, sacrifices, and moral dilemmas as they fight to escape their controlled environment and the forces behind the experiments.
Open Grave
Both "Open Grave" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people who wake up with amnesia in a mysterious and dangerous environment. They must work together to survive, regain their memories, and uncover the truth about their situation. The protagonists in both films are young men who initially have no recollection of their identities or how they arrived at their current predicament. As the stories progress, they gradually recover fragments of their memories and realize they were part of an experiment conducted by a shadowy organization. The groups face life-threatening challenges from hostile creatures or infected humans roaming their confined spaces. Ultimately, they discover that the world outside has been devastated by a catastrophic event, and their survival is crucial for finding a cure or solution. The movies explore themes of memory, identity, survival, and the morally ambiguous nature of scientific experimentation on human subjects.
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
Both "Escape Room: Tournament of Champions" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of young people trapped in a deadly game or experiment orchestrated by a shadowy organization. They are forced to navigate through a series of elaborate and life-threatening challenges or "rooms" designed to test their survival skills and problem-solving abilities. The challenges require teamwork, sacrifice, and overcoming physical and mental obstacles. As the protagonists progress, they uncover disturbing truths about the true nature of the game and the organization behind it, which claims to have a greater purpose related to humanity's survival. The movies build tension and suspense as the characters face increasingly dangerous situations and must make difficult choices to escape with their lives. Ultimately, the survivors are left with more questions than answers, setting up potential sequels to further explore the mysteries surrounding the organizations and their motives.
V/H/S/85
Both "V/H/S/85" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of young people trapped in an isolated, dangerous environment created by a mysterious organization for experimental purposes. They are forced to navigate treacherous obstacles and deadly creatures while trying to uncover the truth about their situation and find a way to escape. The protagonists in both films gradually regain memories revealing their past involvement with the organization behind the experiments. The movies explore themes of survival, sacrifice, and the ethics of human experimentation. The protagonists ultimately rebel against the organization's control and attempt to break free from the experiments, though their fates remain uncertain. The "The Maze Runner" parallels the "V/H/S/85"'s narrative structure of characters trapped in a confined, life-threatening setting, uncovering revelations about their past, and fighting for freedom from the controlling organization.
Cube
Both "Cube" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people who wake up trapped in a mysterious, deadly maze-like environment with no memory of how they got there. They must navigate through a series of interconnected rooms/areas, each containing lethal traps and obstacles. The protagonists gradually uncover that they are part of a larger experiment conducted by a shadowy organization, with their lives being monitored and tested. As they attempt to escape, they face betrayal from within their group and learn disturbing truths about the outside world being in a post-apocalyptic state. The movies parallel each other in their themes of survival, the human condition under extreme circumstances, and the morally ambiguous nature of the experiments they are subjected to. The protagonists' journeys involve overcoming physical and psychological challenges while questioning the motivations behind their entrapment.
The 5th Wave
Both "The 5th Wave" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of young people who find themselves trapped in a mysterious and dangerous environment created by a shadowy organization for an unknown purpose. They are forced to navigate this environment, facing deadly threats and challenges, while trying to uncover the truth about their situation and find a way to escape. The protagonists in both films gradually regain memories that reveal they were part of an experiment conducted by the organization, which has subjected them to extreme conditions to test their survival abilities. The movies explore themes of survival, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The protagonists form close bonds and rely on their ingenuity and determination to overcome the obstacles and ultimately rebel against the organization's control. Both films build tension and suspense as the characters confront deadly threats and unravel the mysteries surrounding their predicament.
Escape Plan 2: Hades
Both "Escape Plan 2: Hades" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people trapped in an elaborate and dangerous prison-like facility designed as an experiment by a shadowy organization. The protagonists must navigate the treacherous environment, solve puzzles, and overcome obstacles to escape. They face betrayal from within their group and eventually uncover the truth behind the facility's purpose - to test them as part of a larger plan. The movies parallel each other in the themes of survival, uncovering secrets, and fighting against a controlling system. The protagonists are forced to rely on their wits, teamwork, and determination to break free from the facility and expose the truth.
Revolt
Both "Revolt" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people who have lost their memories and find themselves trapped in a mysterious and dangerous environment controlled by powerful forces. The protagonists, Thomas and Bo, awaken with no recollection of their past and must navigate a treacherous maze/world filled with deadly robotic creatures/machines. They join a community of survivors who have formed their own society and rules for survival. As the stories progress, Thomas and Bo begin to regain fragments of their memories and learn that they were part of an experiment conducted by a shadowy organization (WCKD/the aliens). They discover that the maze/invasion is a test designed to find a cure for a devastating virus/develop advanced technology. The protagonists must fight to escape the maze/defeat the machines, while uncovering the truth about their circumstances and the forces controlling them. Ultimately, they succeed in their mission, but the endings suggest a larger conflict lies ahead (Phase Two/Bo's new identity).
The Belko Experiment
Both "The Belko Experiment" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people trapped in an enclosed environment, subjected to a deadly experiment orchestrated by a shadowy organization. The protagonists initially have no memory of their situation or the organization behind it. As the story progresses, they gradually uncover the truth that they are test subjects in an experiment related to a global catastrophe. The experiments involve navigating a dangerous, maze-like environment while being forced to make difficult moral choices, including sacrificing some of their own to survive. The protagonists ultimately rebel against the organization and escape, only to learn that they are entering a new phase of the experiment. The movies parallel each other in their themes of survival, morality under extreme circumstances, and the dehumanizing effects of unethical scientific experimentation.
Foe
Both "Foe" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people trapped in an isolated, controlled environment as part of an experiment conducted by a shadowy organization. The protagonists have their memories manipulated and must piece together their past and the true nature of their situation. They face deadly threats within the environment and eventually uncover that the experiment is aimed at finding a cure for a catastrophic event that has devastated the outside world. The movies explore themes of identity, survival, and the ethics of human experimentation. The protagonists are forced to confront harsh realities and make difficult choices to escape their confines and reach the outside world.
Shadow Puppets
Both "Shadow Puppets" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people who wake up with no memories in a mysterious, isolated facility or location. They are trapped and must work together to survive while trying to uncover the truth about their situation and find a way to escape. A sinister force or entity is working against them, attempting to kill them or prevent their escape. The protagonists gradually regain fragments of their memories and realize they were part of an experiment or test conducted by a shadowy organization. The movies build tension and suspense as the characters face deadly obstacles and betrayals within their group before ultimately reaching a revelation about the true nature of their predicament and the post-apocalyptic state of the outside world. The stories parallel each other in their core premise of memory loss, being trapped in a dangerous environment, uncovering dark secrets, and the protagonists' struggle for survival and freedom.
Tank 432
Both "Tank 432" and "The Maze Runner" involve a group of people trapped in an enclosed, maze-like environment controlled by a shadowy organization conducting experiments on them. The protagonists in each movie initially have no memory of their past or how they ended up in their situation. As the story progresses, they gradually uncover the truth that they are unwitting test subjects in an experiment by the organization, which is trying to find a cure for a deadly virus that has devastated the world. The movies follow the characters as they navigate the dangerous maze environment, face threats from hostile creatures, and eventually attempt to escape, only to discover the larger, post-apocalyptic reality outside. Key plot points include the protagonists regaining memories of their past involvement with the organization, betrayals and power struggles within the group, and the revelation that their ordeal was merely the first phase of a larger experiment.
Cube 2: Hypercube
Both "Cube 2: Hypercube" and "The Maze Runner" involve groups of people trapped in elaborate, deadly mazes or structures designed as experiments by shadowy organizations. The protagonists have no memory of how they arrived and must navigate the dangerous environments while solving puzzles and codes to escape. They gradually uncover that they are unwitting test subjects in experiments aimed at finding a cure for a catastrophic virus or pandemic that has devastated the world. The movies explore themes of memory, identity, survival, and the ethics of human experimentation. Key plot points include the protagonists regaining memories of their past involvement with the organizations behind the experiments, betrayals and deaths within the groups, and the revelation that their ordeals are merely the first phase of a larger experiment. The movies culminate with the protagonists escaping the initial maze or structure, only to find themselves in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and facing new challenges in the next phase.
Jackrabbit
Both "Jackrabbit" and "The Maze Runner" depict a dystopian society where a group of young people are trapped in an isolated, controlled environment as part of an experiment conducted by a powerful organization. The protagonists are forced to navigate a dangerous, maze-like setting while uncovering the truth about their situation and the sinister motives behind the experiment. They face challenges from hostile forces, both human and non-human, and must rely on their wits and teamwork to survive. The stories explore themes of freedom, sacrifice, and the ethics of using people as test subjects. Ultimately, the protagonists escape their confines and discover the harsh reality of the outside world, setting the stage for further conflict and revelations in potential sequels.
Vivarium
Both "Vivarium" and "The Maze Runner" involve groups of people trapped in an enclosed, artificial environment created by a shadowy organization for an experiment. The protagonists have no memory of their past and must navigate the strange, maze-like surroundings while facing deadly threats. They eventually discover that the organization is testing them as part of a larger plan to find a cure for a global catastrophe that has devastated the world. The movies explore themes of control, sacrifice, and the ethics of using people as test subjects. The protagonists are forced to confront their lack of agency and the disturbing truth behind their captivity.
Cube Zero
Both "Cube Zero" and "The Maze Runner" involve groups of people trapped in elaborate mazes or cube-like structures, with no memory of how they got there or their past lives. They are subjected to psychological experiments and tests by a shadowy organization, with the goal of developing a cure for a deadly virus that has devastated the world. The protagonists gradually uncover the truth about their situation and the organization's motives through clues and encounters with the maze's deadly traps and creatures. They must navigate the maze, overcome obstacles, and escape the experiments while being monitored by the organization's staff. The movies explore themes of survival, memory, and the ethics of human experimentation in a post-apocalyptic setting. Ultimately, the protagonists rebel against the organization and attempt to escape the maze, with some succeeding while others are sacrificed or recaptured to continue the experiments.