"The Maze Runner" is an upcoming blockbuster that was actually based on the book written by James Dashner. It is produced by the same producers behind "The Fault in Our Stars." Plus, according to online reports, it looks like "The Maze Runner" movie is on track for a good opening on the 19th of September, at an estimated amount of $30 million.
This is amount is pretty impressive, not only because the summertime box office in the US has been at its worst for the past several years, but also because it appeals to both males and females. This is actually something that is quite unusual for a book-to-movie adaptation of a young adult novel.
Additionally, even if "The Maze Runner" movie might not be as popular as the "Twilight" saga or "The Hunger Games" trilogy, the fact that it strongly appeals to both genders could help the studio catapult this particular movie franchise to global stardom.
The story of "The Maze Runner" movie actually revolves around a boy whose memory has been erased. He becomes trapped in a maze, along with dozens of similarly aged boys, and they all have to escape together.
Since "The Maze Runner" is now expected to reel in as much as $30 million on its opening days, the studio has just recently requested the film's screenwriter, TS Nolan, to come up with a new script for the sequel, "The Scorch Trial." However, whether or not this plan will be pushed through actually depends on the box office results of "The Maze Runner" movie.
Hal Vogel, movie analyst, commented on this particular sci-fi thriller's early tracking, and said, "It's a good start and it's impressive."
"The Maze Runner" movie is directed by Wes Ball and will be starring rising stars, such as Dylan O'Brien from top-rated sci-fi TV series, "Teen Wolf."
Moreover, the $30 million budgeted project has been tagged as a "first choice" among men who are aged under 25 years old. Perhaps the main reason for this estimate is because the story of "The Maze Runner" has a sci-fi storyline that has a majorly male appeal.
