New Mad Max Movie Could Be Another Fury Road Prequel

The upcoming release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga adds another layer of intrigue as it suggests yet another prequel story set in the Mad Max universe. George Miller, the mastermind behind the dystopian franchise, hinted at more backstory for Max, played by Tom Hardy, surrounding the events before Fury Road. The connection was made when Miller mentioned a subtle cameo of Max and his Interceptor in Furiosa, underscoring a fully fleshed-out year leading up to his appearance in Fury Road that the filmmakers would like to explore if given the opportunity. This is particularly fascinating as the saga was previously expected to continue with a sequel, potentially titled The Wasteland. However, the narrative's focus on events surrounding Fury Road seems to hint at a more cohesive trilogy. The Mad Max franchise, famous for its loose continuity and almost mythical storytelling, seems to be getting a new layer of interconnected stories, enhancing the legendary status of its installments.

As of now, the release date for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has not been specified. Stay tuned for updates from the film's creators for an official announcement.

The Mad Max series, created by George Miller, has a vast and storied history beginning with the original Mad Max film in 1979. The titular character was originally brought to life by Mel Gibson, who starred in the first three films—Mad Max (1979), Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985). In 2015, the franchise was revived with Mad Max: Fury Road, with Tom Hardy taking over the role of Max Rockatansky. Fury Road was praised for its intense action sequences, visual effects, and Charlize Theron's performance as Furiosa, who is now getting her own prequel film. The series is also known for its influence on the post-apocalyptic genre in various media, including video games such as the 2015 Mad Max game, which is also considered a canonical part of the universe.