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How to stream, rent and buy the Mad Max movies
The latest film in the Mad Max saga has now premiered in US and UK cinemas. Before diving into the exciting story of Furiosa, learn more about George Miller’s violent post-apocalyptic universe, centering on ex-cop Max Rockatansky.
Launched in 1979, Mad Max was from the start a dark, violent story with a mythical atmosphere and a healthy dose of camp. The depiction of civilization destroyed first by an oil crisis, then by nuclear war and the struggle for water, is both powerful and deeply disturbing.
The vision of post-nuclear wastelands and bizarre characters from the Mad Max universe have undoubtedly had an impact on pop culture. For example, it inspired the creators of the Fallout games, which were recently adapted into a Fallout series on Prime Video.
Find out when you can watch all the films from the Mad Max saga and what to expect from them.
What are the Mad Max movies?
Crazy Max (1979)
The film is set in 1985 and covers the events before the nuclear conflict. After the Gulf War, the world is gripped by a fuel crisis. There are still shops and police (Max, played by Mel Gibson, is a young cop), but the petrol runs out and armed gangs appear. The film doesn’t yet feature a scorching wasteland; the action takes place on the Australian coast, covered in grass and trees.
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
The film is set around 1988, three years after the events of the first part. According to one theory, a nuclear war has already swept the world; according to the other, it still needs to be done. Together with Max we travel to the Australian wilderness, the first warlords appear and the few settlers try to survive.
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Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Mad Max beyond Thunderdome (1985)
The third part of Max’s adventures takes place fifteen years after The Road Warrior, around 2003, but according to another theory even later. Some time has passed since the nuclear war and the survivors are trying to rebuild civilization. Max ends up in Bartertown, a city ruled with a steady hand by the Aunty Entity, played by Tina Turner.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
The film initiates a ‘new’ series about Max, in which Tom Hardy takes the leading role. It is also the first film with Furiosa. The nuclear summer and vague memories of civilization suggest that decades have passed since the apocalypse. The action can therefore take place around 2050. On the other hand, Max looks 30-40 years old, which means the action may also take place in the first decade of the 21st century.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
Set decades before Fury Road, the film tells the story of the female warrior introduced in the 2015 film. Young Furiosa, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, seeks revenge on warlord Dementus, who kidnapped her as a child, and joins forces with unlikely allies.
The film is currently available exclusively in cinemas.
If you want to watch Furiosa in the comfort of your own home, follow our guide to when Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will be available to stream, rent or buy.
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Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Where to stream Mad Max movies in the US
Warner Bros. owns the Mad Max series, so in the United States you can stream all movies on Max (except Furiosa).
An ad-supported package costs $9.99 per month / $99.99 per year, while an ad-free package costs $15.99 per month / $149.99 per year.
The first Mad Max movie is also available on Peacock. The basic plan with ads costs $5.99 per month. You can also upgrade to the ad-free version for $11.99 per month.
Where can you rent or buy Mad Max movies in the US?
You can also buy or rent four Mad Max films via:
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Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Where to stream Mad Max movies in Britain
In the UK you can now stream or watch Mad Max: Fury Road on Sky Cinema if that’s included in your TV package. However, that’s the only movie available on streaming sites.
If you want to stream other Mad Max movies, you can use VPN (virtual private network). This allows you to bypass geo-blocking and access foreign websites, for example Max. We advise NordVPNone of the most reliable apps of its kind.
If you need a guide to using NordVPN, check out our tutorial on how to watch Max in the UK.
Where can you buy or rent Mad Max films in the UK?
You can also rent or buy all films in the series (except Furiosa) at:
