Let me be frank: George Miller stands as my all-time favorite director. He's the visionary mastermind behind two of my most cherished film franchises - the adrenaline-fueled Mad Max series and, unexpectedly, the delightful Happy Feet movies (yes, including its sequel, which deserves more recognition). Apologies - I can't help gushing about Happy Feet.
The Mad Max films uniquely combine raw 1980s action energy with a hallucinatory depiction of post-apocalyptic Australia. Following the original trilogy's release between 1979 and 1985, the franchise appeared to be complete, frozen in time. Then, after Miller's dance with penguin musicals, he astonishingly revived the series that launched his career.
In 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road (now with Tom Hardy replacing Mel Gibson as Max), Miller delivered a cinematic masterpiece that earned six Academy Awards. While the recent Furiosa prequel didn't match its commercial success, I maintain that Mad Max remains one of cinema's greatest action franchises.
As we celebrate Fury Road's 10th anniversary, I wholeheartedly recommend a Mad Max marathon. Here's how to stream every Mad Max movie online.
Where to Stream Mad Max Movies
Max Streaming Service
Plans start at $9.99/month
See it at Max
The complete Mad Max collection spans five films under George Miller's direction, including the recent Furiosa. Currently, only the original 1979 film and the newest installment are available for streaming - both conveniently on Max (formerly HBO Max). For other titles, you'll need to rent or purchase through platforms like Prime Video, or consider the excellent Blu-ray collections listed below.
Mad Max (1979)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
Rent/Buy: Prime Video
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
Rent/Buy: Prime Video
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Rent/Buy: Prime Video
Black and Chrome Edition: Prime Video
Read IGN's Fury Road Review
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Stream: Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video
Read IGN's Furiosa Review
Physical Media Options
For collectors, here are the best physical releases of the Mad Max series:
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga [4K UHD]
See it at Amazon
Mad Max: Fury Road / Fury Road Black & Chrome [Blu-ray]
See it at Amazon
Mad Max: 5-Film Collection [4K UHD]
See it at Amazon
Mad Max: High Octane Collection [Blu-ray]
See it at Amazon
Mad Max: Original Trilogy [Blu-ray]
See it at Amazon
Optimal Viewing Order
While you could watch chronologically - placing Furiosa before Fury Road - I strongly recommend saving Furiosa for last. Like all effective prequels, its most powerful moments resonate when you're already familiar with Fury Road's characters and world.
Future of the Franchise
George Miller initially suggested Furiosa's performance would determine the franchise's future. While its box office reception was lukewarm, recent reports indicate Miller has a script ready for another Mad Max installment - likely the long-rumored Fury Road sequel "The Wasteland." However, with other projects competing for Miller's attention and studios potentially hesitant about another major investment, fans may need to wait patiently for Max's next desert adventure.
