Mad Max franchise

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The Mad Max franchise has been put on hold after the prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, bombed at the box office. The studio has halted plans for the sequel, Mad Max: The Wasteland, following poor box office performance.

Key Points

  • Furiosa failed to attract audiences despite positive reception from those who saw it.
  • The absence of Charlize Theron, who starred in Fury Road, may have contributed to Furiosa's poor performance.
  • Insiders suggest that studios should lower budgets and cater more to specific fanbases for franchises like Mad Max.

Pros

  • Furiosa earned a respectable 7.9 rating on IMDB and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes among those who have seen it.

Cons

  • Furiosa bombed at the box office during Memorial Day weekend, grossing only $70 million globally with a $160 million production budget.
  • The audience for Furiosa was predominantly male and saw a decline in the 18-24 age group compared to Fury Road.