Wes Ball, who directed the previous films in the series, confirmed that, if he returned to direct, the final novel would not be split into two films.[8] In March 2015, T.S. Nowlin was confirmed to write the script.[9] On 9 July 2015 Defy Media revealed that filming was set to begin in February 2016.[10] On 16 September 2015 Variety confirmed that Ball would return to direct the third film.[11] The film began principal photography on 14 March 2016 in Cache Creek, British Columbia. On 19 March 2016, Maze Runner star Dylan O'Brien was critically injured on-set when he was struck by a car during a stunt sequence.[12] On 20 March 2016, director Wes Ball announced production was shut down to allow O'Brien time to recuperate from his injuries. On 22 April 2017, the studio again delayed the release in order to allow more time for post-production.[13] Maze Runner: The Death Cure was released on January 26, 2018.
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