The Two Dylan O'Brien Sci-Fi Movies Dominating Amazon Prime Video Right Now
By Mia Tucker
One of the two most popular sci-fi films currently being streamed on Amazon Video is actually from 2015 — the second film in the Maze Runner trilogy, The Scorch Trials. Picking up where the first movie left off, The Scorch Trials finds O'Brien's character Thomas and his friends having just escaped from the maze created by the evil organization called WCKD. They appear to be rescued by a rebellion organization, but Thomas finds out soon enough that they aren't quite what they seem.
Also starring Thomas Brodie Sangster, Kaya Scodelario, and Ki Hong Lee, the second Maze Runner film expands on the world introduced in the first, really showcasing the post-apocalyptic universe the story takes place in. This includes the controlling WCKD, the overpowering corporation looking for a cure for a virus called the Flare that turns people into "Cranks," as they are affectionately referred to, which look and act a lot like zombies. Thomas and the other teenagers are running from WCKD, who want to experiment on them to find the cure.
Introducing new characters like Brenda (Rosa Salazar) and Jorge (Giancarlo Esposito), The Scorch Trials has a lot of great talent, with plenty of action and drama. What's not to like?
