Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Prequel to Fury Road showing how Furiosa became the wasteland warrior
The brief
George Miller returns to his wasteland with all the kinetic fury you'd expect, but this prequel trades Fury Road's relentless forward momentum for a more sprawling, almost mythic origin story. Anya Taylor-Joy brings a fierce intensity to young Furiosa's survival journey, while Chris Hemsworth clearly relishes playing against type as the unhinged warlord Dementus. At nearly two and a half hours, it's more patient than its predecessor but just as committed to practical stunts and that distinctive orange-soaked apocalypse aesthetic. Perfect for anyone who wanted more world-building after Fury Road, though those craving non-stop chase sequences might feel the pacing drag between the spectacular set pieces.
The verdict
If you loved Fury Road's world and want a deeper dive into the wasteland's mythology with George Miller's signature practical stunts, this is an essential watch that delivers spectacular action and rich world-building. If you're expecting Fury Road's relentless pace and prefer tighter runtimes, the nearly 2.5-hour sprawling structure might test your patience between the big set pieces.
Watch with
- 👥 Action fans craving epic world-building
- ⚠️ Those expecting non-stop Fury Road pace
Heads up
- Intense violence and brutal combat throughout (frequent)
- Child endangerment and abduction themes (moderate)
- Disturbing imagery of post-apocalyptic suffering (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- George Miller
- Cast
- Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla Browne, George Shevtsov, Lachy Hulme, John Howard
Official synopsis
As the world falls, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Akira (1988)
Both showcase post-apocalyptic worlds with stunning vehicular action sequences.
Total runtime: 2h 29m + 2h 4m = 4h 33m
