Summary

• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga releases on May 24, 2024, starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa.
• Chris Hemsworth will play the villain Warlord Dementus, a departure from his usual hero roles.
• The plot follows a young Furiosa facing trials after being kidnapped by a deadly biker gang.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel, focusing on the origins of Charlize Theron's Imperator Furiosa. 2015's critically acclaimed Mad Max: Fury Road was the fourth installment in George Miller's Mad Max universe, and it introduced audiences to Furiosa, the ultra-tough enforcer. Furiosa is one of Immortan Joe's war captains, but she betrays and frees his concubines, forming an alliance with Max along the way.

While Max is the title character in Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa is the de facto protagonist, and the movie centers around their relationship. The prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is closer to release than ever before, with production fully underway and a confirmed release date. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is directed by George Miller, who co-wrote and produced with Doug Mitchell. Because the movie is a prequel, Charlize Theron will not be returning to the role, with the indomitable war captain played in the Fury Road prequel by Anya Taylor Joy.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Latest News

New Footage Premieres At CinemaCon

As the movie's premiere date rushes closer, the latest news sees new footage from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga premiere at CinemaCon. Though not viewable by the public at large, the exclusive clips essentially tell the backstory of Furiosa in three acts as each clip shows a different phase of her life. First, viewers were treated to Furiosa's youth when Dementus (Hemsworth) kidnapped her, they then see her sold to Imortan Joe, before seeing a wealth of exciting stunt shots. It's unclear if more trailers will be released before the movie premieres in May.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Release Date

The Madness Returns In May

The Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga release date is set for May 24, 2024, though it's been delayed multiple times due to a variety of factors. In October 2020, when Furiosa was originally confirmed, it was announced as a 2023 theatrical release. Delays in the production process and shuffling of the Warner Bros. release schedule, however, caused the movie to be pushed back. Director George Miller is seeking to premiere the Mad Max prequel at Cannes 2024 on May 14, almost two weeks before the US release date on the 24th of the same month (via Variety).

Watch the Mad Max saga on:

• Mad Max (1979) - Stream on Amazon Prime Video
• The Road Warrior (1981) - Purchase or rent on Apple TV, Google Play, Amazon Prime, and YouTube
• Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) - Purchase or rent on Apple TV, Google Play, Amazon Prime, and YouTube
• Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - Stream on Max

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy Plays Furiosa

The cast of Mad Max: Furiosa contains several surprises, though none more than the actor playing the lead. Anya Taylor-Joy will be taking over the part of Imperator Furiosa from Charlize Theron, an interesting decision since Theron's portrayal of the character in Mad Max: Furiosa is arguably partly to thank for audience demand for the prequel. Chris Hemsworth will appear outside his usual heroic roles when he plays the dangerous Warlord Dementus, the newest villain in the Mad Max franchise's rogues gallery.

The character Immortan Joe will appear in Furiosa, but will now be played by Lachy Hulme.

The entire known cast of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga includes:

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Story Details

What Happens In The Mad Max Prequel?

Like the rest of the films in the Mad Max franchise, the plot of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is rather simple, but it will shine through its strong characters and gripping action sequences. Set 15 years before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa will follow the younger version of the titular character as she is kidnapped from the Green Place of Many Mothers, which is lorded over by Immortan Joe.

After escaping the clutches of the vicious biker gang led by Warlord Dementus, Furiosa will have to face a series of deadly trials as she attempts to return to the Citadel, which is now being fought over by the two brutal warring factions. Little else is known about the plot, but that will likely be the backdrop for director George Miller's amazing post-apocalyptic vision.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Trailer

Watch The Trailers Below

Released in November 2023, the trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga gave fans their first glimpses of the highly-anticipated prequel. Amid shots of epic action that will surely punctuate the film, the trailer introduces the younger Furiosa as well as Hemsworth's Warlord Dementus. The teaser also shows off Furiosa's transformation throughout the film as she cuts off her long hair to become the stark and recognizable figure seen in Fury Road.

With the movie's release date drawing nearer, Warner Bros. has released another trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga that shows off even more of the action-packed prequel. The lengthy trailer introduces the character of Furiosa and tells her story from youth to young adulthood to set up her conflict with Dementus. The teaser also showcases Miller's sweeping vistas and action-oriented camera work that has made all the Mad Max films so visually exciting. It's unclear if more trailers will be released.