I'll be honest with you: George Miller is my favorite director. He’s the genius behind two of my favorite movie franchises: Mad Max and Happy Feet (yes, there was a Happy Feet sequel, please look more into it). Sorry, I get caught up in the Happy Feet thing.
In truth, the Mad Max movies blend the chaos of early '80s action tropes with a surreal vision of post-apocalyptic Australia. After releasing three movies between 1979 and 1985, it seemed Mad Max would remain a trilogy and a relic of a bygone era. Then, after the aforementioned Happy Feet detour, Miller suddenly returned to the franchise that had kicked off his career.
With Tom Hardy taking over the titular role from Mel Gibson, Mad Max: Fury Road was released in 2016 to critical acclaim, going on to win a total of six Academy Awards. While the most recent movie, Furiosa, may not have achieved quite as much box office success, I’m still willing to claim Mad Max as one of the best action franchises of all time.
As Fury Road celebrates its 10th anniversary, I highly recommend a Mad Max marathon. Here’s your options for watching all of the Mad Max movies online.
Where to Stream Mad Max Movies
George Miller has directed five Mad Max movies, including Furiosa. The only Mad Max movies that are currently available to stream are the original movie and the most recent installment. Funny enough, you’ll be able to find both of those movies on HBO Max.
Otherwise, you’re limited to PVOD options like Prime Video. There’s also some pretty clean Blu-rays, listed below.
Other Ways to Watch Mad Max
For those who prefer adding to their physical collection, you can also find all of the Mad Max movies on DVD, including the Black and Chrome Edition of Fury Road:
How to Watch the Mad Max Movies in Order
If you’re trying to watch the Mad Max movies chronologically, you could watch the original trilogy in release order and then switch Furiosa and Fury Road, like this:
- Mad Max
- Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
- Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
- Mad Max: Fury Road
That said, I believe Furiosa is best-enjoyed as the final movie in your marathon. Like most great prequels, some of the best moments in Furiosa play on your understanding of the characters from Fury Road.
Future Mad Max Movies
George Miller had previously said the future of the Mad Max franchise rested on Furiosa’s shoulders. Unfortunately, the prequel wasn’t a massive hit at the box office. On the plus side, that sentiment does seem to suggest that the director still has stories to tell about the world of Mad Max.
This possibility seemed reaffirmed when Deadline reported the director “has a script” for another Mad Max movie. I imagine this is in reference to The Wasteland, a rumored sequel to Fury Road. Still, it seems Miller has other projects in the works, and another Mad Max movie would require studios buying into what would almost certainly be yet another massively expensive production. Which they should. But that might not happen anytime soon.
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