Mad Max Movies: Release Order
The Mad Max franchise is a legendary post-apocalyptic action series that began in 1979 with Mel Gibson's breakout role as Max Rockatansky, a former police officer turned wasteland wanderer. The original trilogy established the infamous imagery of souped-up vehicles, leather-clad warriors, and desolate landscapes that defined the genre for decades.
This watch list includes all films in the order of their release, with Tom Hardy taking over the role of Max in the newer entries. The continuity between the original trilogy (1979-1985) and the newer films is somewhat loose, as director George Miller has described the films more as myths or legends about Max rather than a strict chronological narrative, allowing for some flexibility in how the stories connect.
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Mad Max
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a police officer faces off against a ruthless motorcycle gang that terrorizes the highways and innocent civilians.
Mad Max 2
Max Rockatansky, a lone warrior in post-apocalyptic Australia, becomes embroiled in a battle between desperate survivors defending a fuel depot and the brutal gang led by the charismatic Lord Humungus.
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Mad Max finds himself caught between a decadent technological society and a colony of children in need of salvation.
Mad Max: Fury Road
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, two rebels flee across a stark desert landscape where humanity fights desperately for survival. Their dangerous journey may hold the key to restoring order to their broken world.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, young Furiosa is torn from her homeland and must navigate the brutal conflict between two tyrannical warlords while plotting her escape back home.
Other Film Series
Divergent
A dystopian trilogy following Tris Prior as she discovers her Divergent nature and leads a rebellion against the faction system controlling post-apocalyptic Chicago.
Jurassic Universe
The complete dinosaur franchise from Spielberg's original thriller through the modern blockbuster era.
Skyline
A sci-fi trilogy following humanity's battle against alien invaders, with each film building directly on the previous story.
Star Trek
A legendary science fiction franchise spanning multiple generations, following the adventures of Starfleet crews exploring the galaxy and upholding the ideals of the United Federation of Planets.
The Hunger Games
A dystopian saga following Katniss Everdeen as she fights for survival and freedom in Panem.
The Terminator
A sci-fi franchise about humanity's war against artificial intelligence and time-traveling cyborgs sent to alter the past.