A reboot of "The Maze Runner," the sci-fi franchise based on the dystopian young adult books by James Dashner, is in the works from Disney's 20th Century Studios. "Transcendence" screenwriter Jack Paglen is in talks to write a new film,

The Maze Runner is back at the starting line. 20th Century Studios is rebooting the sci-fi action adventure franchise, which ran as a trilogy from 2014 to 2018. The Disney arm is in negotiations to tap Jack Paglen,

It’s been over a decade since the era of dystopian young adult stories took over the film and book scene. The genre fizzled out with some repetitive plotlines

A new 'Maze Runner' movie scripted by Jack Paglen is in the works at 20th Century Studios, Deadline can confirm

Exciting news for fans of The Maze Runner: Disney is rebooting the beloved franchise. Jack Paglen, writer of sci-fi movie Transcendence, is in talks to pen the script for the new installment, promising a fresh take on the series. Wes Ball, director of the original trilogy, will produce the reboot.

Released in 2014, The Maze Runner is a dystopian sci-fi film that follows a group of teenagers who finds themselves, wiped of their memories, in a walled, underground area called the Glade. They soon realize that the only way out is through the maze beyond the walls — but that maze is full of dangerous creatures and closing doors that change every night.

The Maze Runner series includes three books, the first one being published in 2009. The series follows Thomas, who wakes up in a lift with no memory except his own name. He realizes he is trapped in a maze with a group of other boys,