“Maze Runner: The Death Cure” grossed $1.5 million during Thursday previews, on its way to a $20 million opening weekend.
In comparison, the first “Maze Runner” raked in $1.1 million before it scored an opening weekend of $32.5 million. The sequel, “The Scorch Trials,” earned $1.7 million and went on to gross $30 million its debut weekend.
“Death Cure” is expected to earn around $20 million this weekend.