Furiosa (2024)
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is a 2024 Australian post-apocalyptic action film directed and produced by George Miller. It is the fifth installment in Miller's Mad Max franchise and serves as a spin-off prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015), focusing on the origin story of the character Furiosa before her encounter and team-up with Mad Max. The film premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2024, and was released theatrically in Australia on May 23, 2024, and in the United States on June 2, 2024.
The film explores the origins of Imperator Furiosa, depicting her journey after being snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falling into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. It delves into her nonstop battle to make her way home and her encounters with the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. The movie has been praised for its action sequences and the performances of the cast, including Chris Hemsworth.
Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Furiosa, portraying the character's early life and experiences. The film also features other notable actors such as Chris Hemsworth and Alyla Browne in significant roles.
