What is the chronological order of the Mad Max films?

What is the chronological order of the Mad Max films?

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is in Brazilian cinemas from May 23. This is the long-awaited new film from the cult series “Mad Max”. Directed by George Miller, the film features names like Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth in the cast.

The film series is the creation of Australians George Miller and Byron Kennedy, with Miller directing all films. The franchise is known and acclaimed for its post-apocalyptic and dystopian aesthetic, as well as its intense action scenes.

However, this franchise is quite different from the others. His films have come out over the years and some of them feature different actors. This particularity may raise doubts among the public.

Therefore, if you want to see “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” in theaters, but would like to know the chronological order of the franchise to prepare, read on. We’ll explain more about it below!

The franchise currently has five films. However, these films were released significantly spaced apart in time and in different contexts.

The series follows the following division:

Released between 1979 and 1985, these three films star Mel Gibson in the role of Mad Max.

Thirty years later, a new film in the saga was released, “Mad Max: Fury Road”, now with Tom Hardy in the title role of Mad Max. This film works as a reboot, since it is not necessary to watch the other film in the trilogy original to understand it.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) / Credits: Roadshow Film Distributors, Warner Bros. Pictures (disclosure)

And finally, nine years after “Fury Road,” “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” premieres. This new film, however, differs from the others: it serves as a prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road”.

The new film follows the origin of a character originally introduced in “Mad Max: Fury Road”: Furiosa. Therefore, this film focuses on Furiosa, covering the events preceding “Fury Road”.

Check out the chronological order of Mad Max below:

Furious, a Mad Max saga
Furiosa Film: A Mad Max Saga Image: Warner Bros. Image/Information

However, it is highly recommended to watch all the films. The entire franchise has received much praise from critics. Some films, such as “Mad Max 2: The Hunt Continues” and “Mad Max: Fury Road,” are considered some of the best action films in cinematic history.

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