The post-apocalyptic blockbuster that was a critical success and triumphed in theaters: lands on Netflix with Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky

Furiosa's story isn't just set in the arid desert of the Mad Max universe; it's also had an interesting journey in the world of streaming . Following its long-awaited theatrical release on May 24, 2024, the film Furiosa: from the Mad Max saga became one of the biggest releases of the year. Its arrival on HBO Max on August 16 and its subsequent arrival on Movistar Plus+ was an opportunity for thousands of viewers to discover the most intense prequel in recent cinema. Now, as part of an agreement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the leading streaming platform , the film lands in the Netflix catalog .

Directed by veteran George Miller , who has been the soul of the entire franchise, Furiosa recovers the narrative pulse with an explosive, visually powerful and emotionally heartbreaking proposal . The protagonist is a magnetic Anya Taylor-Joy , who plays a young Furiosa torn from her homeland. At her side shines Chris Hemsworth in one of the darkest roles of his career: Dementus, a brutal and charismatic war leader. The film was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and multiple international awards, including the Critics Choice , the Australian Film Awards and the Chicago critics' recognitions. It won awards for its costume design, sound, photography and makeup, consolidating its position as one of the most striking films of the year.

The Furiosa phenomenon is also explained by the way it enriches the Mad Max cinematic universe. With a duration of 138 minutes and shot in Australia, the film is positioned as a powerful spin-off of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) . Audiences have celebrated its raw narrative, its dystopian aesthetic and the way it connects with the most classic themes of the saga: survival, violence and the fight for freedom . The film has also served to expand interest in the rest of the installments, which are currently available on other platforms such as Tivify or HBO Max itself. Netflix , for its part, thus adds a gem to its science fiction catalog, while reinforcing its strategy of licensing titles from other producers.

How 'Furiosa' connects to the 'Mad Max' universe

For fans of post-apocalyptic cinema, Furiosa: The Mad Max saga is much more than an action story: it's an essential piece that fits precisely into the narrative puzzle started by George Miller in 1979 . Instead of following the iconic Max, the plot focuses on the origins of Imperator Furiosa , the character that Charlize Theron powerfully played in the 2015 film. Here we discover her childhood in the “Green Place of Many Mothers”, her kidnapping by the Dementus horde and her traumatic time in the hands of the tyrant Immortan Joe.

Throughout the film, young Furiosa (also played as a child by Alyla Browne) endures all sorts of trials that shape her character and determine her destiny. Her capture, her struggle to escape, and her subsequent infiltration of the Citadel explain why, years later, she decides to rebel against the system and free Joe's handcuffs in Fury Road . In fact, the end of Furiosa connects directly with the beginning of that film, with the protagonist entering the same space where her act of rebellion begins. It's an almost literal transition.

With visual and thematic references to the original trilogy, Miller has built a parallel narrative that expands without contradicting what has already been told.

This new chapter allows viewers to understand not only the pain and rage that drive the character, but also the political and social context of a world in ruins where empathy is scarce and power is measured in gasoline and ammunition. Cinephiles will appreciate the visual and thematic references to the original trilogy , as well as the way Miller has constructed a parallel narrative that expands without contradicting what has already been told . Thus, Furiosa is not only a prequel, but a celebration of a cinematic legacy that remains as alive as ever.