The Maze Runner reboot is in development and fans are very confused

Many are questioning the need for a reboot of The Maze Runner, the popular dystopian teen drama franchise.

The Maze Runner franchise is preparing for another trip to the movie theater, as it is set to be revitalized with an upcoming reboot. However, the word “reboot”is being used loosely, as there is uncertainty surrounding the purpose of the new film. This has caused confusion among fans, as seen in their reactions to the news.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, negotiations are currently taking place between 20th Century Studios and Jack Paglen (who is being considered to write the screenplay) for a new installment of the futuristic YA franchise. The franchise, which was first adapted from a series of novels by James Dashner in 2014, is the focus of these discussions.

Despite the excitement of fans, the use of the term “reboot”has caused confusion as they wonder why The Maze Runner, a relatively new franchise, is receiving a do-over.

In response to the idea of rebooting the movie, a Twitter user wrote, “Why do we need to reboot a movie that is only ten years old?”Similarly, on Reddit, a user questioned the need for a reboot, stating that the movies are not even that old. Another user chimed in, pointing out that it has only been six years since the last film and barely ten years since the first one.

Another person scoffed, “Why, it’s only been a decade! What a ridiculous notion.”

Additionally, the reboot is said to not be a retelling of the original story or a direct follow-up to the original trilogy. The goal is to continue the story while also incorporating the elements that resonated with the audience in the first film. However, this combination of a sequel and reboot has caused irritation among some.

One X comment questioned, “What does that even mean? It seems like you’re contradicting yourselves and angering everyone with the term ‘reboot’.”

Despite its vague premise and unconventional approach to a popular franchise, these factors could potentially be overlooked if not for the fact that there are numerous YA stories that have yet to be adapted.

One user on Twitter, expressed their desire to revive the dystopian era while acknowledging the abundance of dystopian/fantasy-like books that have yet to be adapted. This sentiment was echoed by another user who suggested that the effort put into adapting popular books should instead be directed towards lesser-known or deserving works.