Release Date: May 24, 2024
Director: George Miller
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Nathan Jones
Return to the Wasteland
Nine years after “Mad Max: Fury Road” revolutionized action filmmaking, visionary director George Miller takes us back to the post-apocalyptic wasteland with this prequel exploring the origins of the fierce warrior Furiosa before she became Immortan Joe’s imperator.
Official Trailer
What We Know So Far
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” chronicles the journey of a young Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy taking over the role from Charlize Theron) after she’s snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth in a transformative role as the film’s villain).
The film spans several years, showing Furiosa’s evolution from captive to survivor to warrior as she navigates the brutal politics of the wasteland and eventually encounters the rising tyrant Immortan Joe. Unlike “Fury Road,” which took place over just a few days, “Furiosa” is an epic spanning many years, showing how the wasteland shaped her into the character we met in the previous film.
What Critics Are Saying
Critics who’ve seen early screenings praise Miller’s uncompromising vision and jaw-dropping action sequences, with many highlighting Taylor-Joy’s physical commitment to the role and Hemsworth’s surprising turn as the unrecognizable villain. The practical stunts and effects continue the tradition established in “Fury Road,” creating authentic wasteland spectacle that CGI simply can’t match.
Should You Watch It?
If you were blown away by “Mad Max: Fury Road,” this prequel promises the same level of visual imagination, practical stunt work, and feminist themes that made its predecessor a modern classic. While no film could easily match “Fury Road,” early reports suggest Miller has created another visceral experience that stands proudly alongside it.
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