The coming weeks and months are loaded with anticipated blockbusters, yet none of them carry quite the same sky-high expectations as "Furiosa," the latest installment in George Miller's dystopian "Mad Max" saga. This film stands as a prequel to the universally adored "Fury Road" from 2015, a masterpiece that raked in six Oscars out of ten nominations and is now hailed as a benchmark of 21st-century cinema, arguably one of the finest action films ever made.
Such lofty praise sets a high bar indeed, but early reactions suggest that Miller has once again cleared it with ease. Those lucky few who've had a sneak peek at the film are throwing around adjectives like "stunning" and "ferocious." Moreover, Anya Taylor-Joy's portrayal of the titular character has garnered heaps of praise.
Taylor-Joy steps into Charlize Theron's shoes, portraying a younger version of Furiosa. The epic narrative traces her journey through the post-apocalyptic Wasteland as she finds herself entangled with a massive biker horde led by the warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth).
The film is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival shortly, and general audiences won't have to wait too long to feast their eyes on it. Here's everything you need to know about "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga":
Set to hit cinemas on May 24th, 2024, the wait for this masterpiece is almost over. Prior to its theatrical release, it will make its grand debut at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, May 15th. This marks almost nine years to the day since "Fury Road" made its own debut at the same festival in 2015.
Principal photography for "Furiosa" kicked off in June 2022, with images emerging in July showing Chris Hemsworth in character as Dementus. Filming wrapped up in October of that year.
Since then, a couple of trailers have been released, offering fans a glimpse into this new epic adventure in the Wasteland. The most recent trailer, unveiled in March 2024, promises a thrilling ride.
The film charts Furiosa's journey leading up to the events of "Mad Max: Fury Road," spanning a period of 15 years. The official synopsis reads: "Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus." Together, they traverse the Wasteland, encountering the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. "As the two tyrants fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home."
Get ready for the ride – we're hyped!
