Can’t get enough of movies like Maze Runner: The Death Cure? I know after I watched the first two I went on a binge of dystopian movies myself! Check out 10 movies that I watch when I’m craving that “foreboding future” feeling!
Maze Runner: The Death Cure is an upcoming action, dystopian, sci-fi, thriller movie that is set to be released in theaters on January 26, 2018. It is the 3rd and final installment in the Maze Runner movie series- preceded by the 2014 movie- The Maze Runner and the 2015 movie- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. Here are some great movies for you to watch like Maze Runner: The Death Cure.
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Movies Like Maze Runner: The Death Cure
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1. Cube Zero
Cube Zero
2. The Village
The Village is a 2004 psychological, horror movie. Residents of a small, isolated village, live in constant fear of creatures who live in the woods that surround the village. The Village 
3. The Island
The Island is a 2005 sci-fi, thriller movie. Lincoln Six Echo and Jordan Two Delta are among the residents of a futuristic, sterile compound, who soon discover that their lives may be one big lie. Their only goal in life: get chosen to go to the pristine island, the last uncontaminated spot on the planet. Like all dreams in dystopian worlds, though, you have to be careful what you wish for! The Island
4. The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games is a 2012 post-apocalyptic, action, adventure, sci-fi movie that is based on the 2008 novel, of the same name, by Suzanne Collins. It is the first movie, in a series of 4, followed by The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in 2013, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 1 in 2014 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 2
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5. Ender’s Game
Ender’s Game is a 2013 action, military, sci-fi movie that is based on the 1985 novel, of the same name, by Orson Scott Card. Andrew “Ender” Wiggin is recruited by an advanced military academy, to lead the fight in an alien invasion. The last invasion nearly put an end to the human species! Ender’s Game
6. The Host
The Host is a 2013 romance, sci-fi, thriller movie that is adapted from the 2008 novel, of the same name, by Stephenie Meyer (of Twilight fame). It’s completely different than the Twilight series, though, so if you’re expecting love triangles and epic romances, don’t. There is a romantic angle, but it’s not the center of the story. Melanie Stryder, a young woman who is infused with a parasitic alien, fights with the “Soul” over will control her body. The Host 
7. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones is a 2013 action, adventure, urban fantasy movie that is based on the 2007 novel- City of Bones- by Cassandra Clare. Clary Fray discovers that she is a descendant from warriors, who are half-human and half-angel, that kill demons. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
8. Divergent
Divergent is a 2014 dystopian, action, sci-fi movie that is based on the 2011 novel, of the same name, by Veronica Roth. It is the first movie, in a series of 3, followed by Insurgent in 2015 and Allegiant in 2016. Along with the Hunger Games, Divergent
9. The Giver
The Giver is a 2014 sci-fi movie that is based on the 1993 novel, of the same name, by Lois Lowry. Jonas, who lives in a seemingly happy community, discovers the harsh realities of the real world, after he receives his assignment as the Receiver of Memory. The book is pretty much required reading for every dystopian fan, and the movie actually did a pretty great job of bringing it to life. When you start watching it, don’t adjust your screen. It’s supposed to be in black and white in the beginning!
10. The 5th Wave
The 5th Wave is a 2016 action, sci-fi movie that is based on the 2013 novel, of the same name, by Rick Yancey. Cassie Sullivan is trying to save her brother, Sam Sullivan, after four waves of deadly alien attacks. Even if aliens aren’t really your thing, you should still check this one out! It’s incredibly good! The 5th Wave stars Chloe Grace Moretz and Zackary Arthur.
With dystopian fiction enjoying immense popularity, it’s not hard to find movies like Maze Runner: The Death Cure! The hardest part is deciding which to watch first. If you haven’t seen The Hunger Games movies, I suggest starting there.
