Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Streaming on Max – Release date & Everything we know

Rev your engines because George Miller is taking us back to the unforgiving wasteland with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. This prequel and spin-off from the Mad Max series dives deep into the origins of the fierce Imperator Furiosa, now portrayed by Anya Taylor-Joy before she became the legendary warrior we met in Mad Max: Fury Road. Originally introduced by Charlize Theron, Furiosa’s journey will unravel the mysteries of her past, set against the backdrop of a crumbling world ruled by warlords and chaos.

While Furiosa had its moment of glory at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation, its theatrical run didn’t quite hit the mark despite its critical acclaim. If you missed it on the big screen, you’re in luck—Furiosa is set to hit Max soon, offering you a chance to witness the intense action and gripping story from the comfort of your home.

In this article, we’ll cover everything we know about Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, including release details, cast information, trailer, and more. Stay tuned as we continue to update this article with the latest information!

Release Date & Where to Watch

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will be available for streaming on Max starting Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, 84 days after its US theatrical release. Rated R for its intense action sequences and grisly imagery, Furiosa is an action-packed addition to the post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max. 

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Plot

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga centers on the origin story of Furiosa, now portrayed by Anya Taylor-Joy, a character originally brought to life by Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road. The film is set 45 years before the societal collapse depicted in the franchise and aims to explore how Furiosa became a formidable force within this dystopian world.

The story begins with young Furiosa being abducted from the Green Place of Many Mothers by a ruthless biker horde led by the Warlord Dementus. As they journey through the Wasteland, they encounter the Citadel, ruled by the tyrannical Immortan Joe. As these two warlords clash for control, Furiosa must navigate a series of trials to survive and find her way back home.

This prequel not only delves into Furiosa’s backstory but also sheds light on the chaotic events leading up to Mad Max: Fury Road, offering a deeper understanding of the character’s fierce determination and the world she inhabits.

Cast

• Anya Taylor-Joy (Queen’s Gambit, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and The Menu) as Furiosa
• Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Extraction movies, and Men in Black: International) as Dementus
• Tom Burke (The Musketeers and War & Peace) as Praetorian Jack
• Alyla Browne (Three Thousand Years of Longing) as Young Furiosa
• George Shevtsov as The History Man
• Lachy Hulme as Immortan Joe
• John Howard as The People Eater
• Angus Sampson as Organic Mechanic
• Charlee Fraser (Anyone But You) as Mary Jabassa
• Elsa Pataky as Vuvalini General
• Nathan Jones as Rictus Erectus
• Josh Helman as Scrotus
• David Field as Toe Jam
• Rahel Romahn as Vulture
• David Collins as Smeg
• Goran D. Kleut as The Octoboss
• CJ. Bloomfield as Big Jilly
• Matuse as Fang
• Daniel Webber (The Punisher) as a War Boy
• Quaden Bayles as a 12-year-old first-time actor

Trailer

The first trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga roared online in December 2023, quickly catching us up on the crucial elements of Miller's new narrative. Using a Star Wars-style narrative crawl, the teaser revealed that a young Furiosa was abducted from her home as a child and has spent her life trying to reunite with her family. However, the journey is anything but easy, as she faces off against warlords, biker gangs, and some familiar masked faces along the way.

Warner Bros released the second trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga online on March 19, 2024.

What's next for the Mad Max Franchise?

As for the future of the franchise, while promoting the release of Furiosa in 2024, Miller revealed that another prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road has already been written. This new prequel delves into the backstory of both Furiosa and Max, providing more depth to the events leading up to Fury Road. Miller explained, "To tell the story of Fury Road, which happens over a very compressed amount of time, we had to write the story of Furiosa and the 18 years before we meet her in Fury Road. We also wrote the story of the year before we encountered Max in Fury Road. So, we have that story. We wrote that as a novella, Nico Lathouris and I, and so that's the story we have yet to tell."

This suggests that more Mad Max films are on the horizon, with Miller and his team continuing to expand the rich universe they’ve created.

How is Furiosa related to Mad Max?

Furiosa is a prequel that ties into the earlier films in unexpected ways. Here's the chronological order of the series, along with our recommended viewing sequence:

• Mad Max (1979)
• Mad Max 2 (1981)
• Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
• Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

Where was Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Filmed?

Filming for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga began in June 2022, following delays caused by COVID-19. The production was primarily based in New South Wales, Australia, with key locations including the towns of Hay and Silverton. 

Similar to Fury Road, the making of Furiosa was both challenging and rewarding. In an interview with Total Film Magazine, George Miller and Doug Mitchell shared that the movie features a 15-minute action sequence that took 78 days to shoot, involving over 200 stunt performers working daily. 

Anya Taylor-Joy, who stars in the film, commented on the intense sequence, and in October 2022, she announced on Instagram that she had wrapped up filming.

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Behind the Scenes

George Miller directed and co-wrote Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, continuing his legacy of shaping the expansive Mad Max franchise. Miller also serves as co-producer alongside Doug Mitchell. The film reunites the talented team from Fury Road, including co-writer Nico Lathouris, editor Margaret Sixel, production designer Colin Gibson, sound mixer Ben Osmo, makeup designer Lesley Vanderwalt, composer Junkie XL (Tom Holkenborg), and costume designer Jenny Beavan. Additionally, Simon Duggan (Hacksaw Ridge) joins the crew as the film's cinematographer.