Even thoughThe Hunger Gamesfranchise came to an end last year withThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, there are still plenty ofyoung adultadaptations to go around. In just a few months, Summit and Lionsgate will bring the adventures of Tris and Four back to the big screen with the newDivergent SeriessequelThe Divergent Series: Allegiant, hitting theaters on March 18. Today, the studio released the third trailer for this highly-anticipated adaptation on the franchise’sTwitterpage, which features plenty of new footage.
The third installment of the blockbusterDivergentseries franchise,AllegianttakesTris(Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) into a new world, far more dangerous than ever before. After the earth-shattering revelations ofThe Divergent Series: Insurgent, Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known in order to find a peaceful solution for their embroiled city.
Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.
The supporting cast includes returning franchise starsRay Stevenson,Zoë Kravitz,Miles Teller,Ansel Elgort,Maggie Q, andJonny WestonandMekhi Phifer. Academy Award winnerOctavia SpencerandNaomi WattsjoinJeff Danielsfor thethird and fourth films, alongsideKeiynan Lonsdale,Daniel Dae Kim, Nadia Hilker andBill Skarsgård.Robert Schwentkedirects from an adapted screenplay byNoah Oppenheim, based on Veronica Roth’s novel.
The Divergent Series: Allegianthits theaters on March 18, going up against The Bounce Back andMiracles from Heaven. While this fantasy adaptation may very well win in its first week in theaters, it will have to contend with the highly-anticipatedBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicein its second weekend. Take a look at the third trailer below, and stay tuned for more onThe Divergent Series: Allegiantand the franchise finaleThe Divergent Series: Ascendant, arriving on August 16, 2025.
