🎬 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a 2024 post-apocalyptic action-adventure film and the fifth installment in the Mad Max series. It serves as a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). The film was directed and produced by George Miller, who co-wrote the screenplay with Nick Lathouris.
🎞️ Basic Information:
- Director: George Miller
- Writers: George Miller, Nick Lathouris
- Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla Browne
- Runtime: 148 minutes
- Language: English
- Release Date: May 24, 2024
- Budget: $168 million
- Worldwide Gross: $174.3 million
👥 Cast:
- Anya Taylor-Joy: Furiosa
- Chris Hemsworth: Dementus
- Tom Burke: Praetorian Jack
- Alyla Browne: Young Furiosa
- Lachy Hulme: Immortan Joe
- Nathan Jones: Rictus Erectus
- John Howard: The People Eater
- Angus Sampson: The Organic Mechanic
📝 Plot:
Set 15 to 20 years before the events of Fury Road, the film follows Furiosa after she is kidnapped from her lush homeland by a biker gang led by Dementus. Furiosa embarks on a perilous journey to return home, facing challenges and conflicts in a barren world ruled by chaos and tyrants.
🏆 Awards and Nominations:
- AACTA Awards: Won for Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hair, and Best Production Design. Also nominated in several other categories including Best Film and Best Director.
- ACE Eddie Awards: Nominated for Best Edited Dramatic Feature.
- Alliance of Women Film Journalists: Nominated for Best Editing.
💰 Box Office Performance:
Despite receiving positive critical reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), the film underperformed at the box office. It earned $174.3 million globally against a $168 million budget. Estimated financial losses are around $119.6 million after accounting for all expenses and revenues.
📺 Streaming Availability:
- Netflix: Available for streaming in the US starting December 30, 2024.
- Max: Available for streaming from August 16, 2024.
- Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu: Available for digital rental from July 4, 2024.
- JioCinema: Streaming in India in 7 languages starting October 23, 2024.