When Thomas takes a shower, we see blood trickle down the drain. Someone sucker-punches Thomas in the gut. A lightning bolt nearly kills someone. [Spoiler Warning] Near the end of the movie, Thomas declares his ambition to kill WCKD's lead doctor, Ava Page.
It is eventually revealed that Thomas' blood contains a unique enzyme that can destroy the Flare virus [2]. In "The Death Cure" film, Teresa, one of the main characters, uses a small fragment of Thomas' blood and observes under a microscope that it snaps a dark-red vein with the virus in it, effectively killing it [2].
This has to be the most asked question in this subreddit. In short: Thomas's blood became the cure precisely because of all the Trials he faced. To understand this, pay attention to: The Death Cure movie.
Newt is approached by Thomas on a rooftop and shows him his infection, as shown by the black veins on his right arm. Newt explains that the reason WCKD put him in the Maze was because they wanted to tell the difference between immunes like Thomas and people like himself.
Throughout the novel, even in the face of life-or-death challenges, Thomas exhibits intelligence, strong problem-solving skills, and a desire to fight for his own survival and that of those around him. Through his actions, Thomas proves himself to be trustworthy, reliable, and resourceful.
The disease eats away the minds of the afflicted until they turn into Cranks, zombie-like creatures that roam cities killing people until they're killed themselves. Fortunately for Thomas, he and most of his friends are Munies — immune to the Flare. That's why they've been put through the Maze and the Scorch trials.
Plus, with Thomas unable to get the "cure" to Newt in time to save his life, Thomas doesn't have much personal incentive to help resolve the pandemic, since everyone else he cares about is immune.
They discovered that Gally was immune to the Flare virus and decided to bring him to the Last City to help nurse him back to full health from the Griever sting and being stabbed by Minho. The ultimate reveal that Gally did not die in The Maze Runner was briefly set up in the original movie.
Characters. Thomas (books 1–3, 5, minor appearance in book 4) is one of the creators of the Maze along with Teresa Agnes, and later a Group A Glader in books 1–3. He is the main protagonist of the series, named after Thomas Edison. Thomas's name was Stephen before WICKED took him from his mother.
Summary. Disney confirms Maze Runner 4 is in development, expanding the successful YA franchise with potential new storylines. Possible storylines for Maze Runner 4 include prequels or sequels, offering different directions and connections to the original trilogy.
Teresa finds the cure for The Flare. The Cure was the ultimate outcome of WICKED's goals. As the name suggests, it was what is hoped to be the treatment for the Flare virus.
The books center on Thomas, a 16-year-old boy with no memory of life before the Maze, the friends he makes in the Glade, and their struggles to survive a series of deadly tests and overthrow the corporation running them.
Disease Immunity: Teresa Agnes was shown to be immune to the deadly Flare virus and its effects. In Death Cure, when Ava Paige announced that the virus was airborne in the city dozens of the people wore mouth masks to be unable to breathe it, except for Teresa due to her immune gene keeping her unaffected.
Eventually, Newt tells Tina that he is not engaged to Leta. He awkwardly tries to confess to Tina that he has fallen in love with her but nervously blurts that she has "the eyes of a salamander", leaving Tina crestfallen.
It is confirmed that Newt eventually ends up marrying Tina Goldstein. Tina, played by Katherine Waterston, was Newt's love interest throughout the first and second films.
The strength of platonic bonds is often underestimated in fandom culture. Whereas Minho had lots of 'soft' moments around Thomas, Newt never really acted different around Thomas. Thomas and Newt were definately good friends, but I don't see much more.
Gally's hatred of Thomas is ultimately driven by an unwavering commitment to rules and safety, as well as a deep desire to uncover the truth of the Gladers' circumstances.
However, none of the Maze Runner movies ever explain why WCKD sent Teresa into the Maze. It seems improbable that she betrayed WCKD since she defends them fervently. In Maze Runner 4, the story could provide clarity about whether Teresa went into the Maze voluntarily and the purpose of her presence.
Newt gets scratched by one of the Cranks on his right forearm, consequently infecting him with the virus. How does Newt get infected on Maze Runner? So of the guys who were originally in the Glade in the books, most of them were already immune to the Flare.
In the movies, besides fulgor not spreading through the air and they simply deciding to kill Newt according to the script, Thomas was the cure. This only makes the adaptation of the Maze Runner movies even worse for those who have read the books.
Why does Thomas originally tell Newt he wants to sacrifice himself?
Self-sacrifice should only be a last resort and, as Newt implies, since all the Gladers will fight there might not be a need for his sacrifice anyway. Thomas tells Newt that he wants to sacrifice himself because it's the only way to redeem himself for building the Maze.
