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It's hard to compare Furiosa's release to the first Mad Max trilogy. Back then, determining international box office figures was rather more challenging, and the original film distribution system greatly compounded matters. The first 1979 picture, which was a worldwide success, never had a theatrical distribution in the United States, so its 1981 sequel, Mad Max 2, was retitled The Road Warrior when it was released in North America in 1982 as the original film was not a known title in that country.
Though the franchise gained popularity in North America, the initial movies were mainly considered as imports from other countries. These releases also differed greatly from the big rollouts of Furiosa and Mad Max: Fury Road. This explains the prior worst week two decline in Fury Road from the franchise's flicks shown at domestic cinemas. It followed naturally after its much higher debut. See the below comparison of the Week 2 decrease of the new movie to the domestic releases of every past franchise release:
Though it's hardly the type of record anyone wants, a Mad Max Saga has shattered a record for George Miller's post-apocalyptic action series. Originally premiered in 1979, the fifth Mad Max movie most recently starred the Oscar-winning Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015. The newest movie is a straight prequel to that one. It premiered at number one, but the Furiosa Box Office had a poor start, making $26.3 million against its incredible $168 million budget and the worst Memorial Day debut in decades.
The Furiosa Box Office brought in $10.75 million on its second weekend at the domestic box office, therefore raising its overall domestic revenue to $49.6 million according to Deadline. The 3-day opening of $26.3 million over Memorial Day holiday weekend marks 59% less. This is a typical decline for a big blockbuster, but given that there are no other significant new wide releases in cinemas this weekend, it is rather severe. This marks the worst Week 2 drop ever for the Mad Max series.
1979: Mad Max | N/A | N/A | $99.7 million
1981's Road Warrior | $2.5 million | 5.4% | $23.7 million
Beyond Thunderdome (1985) | $7.3 million | 26.3% | $36.2 million
2015 Mad Max: Fury Road | $45.4 million | 45.8% | $379.4 million
Furiosa: $26.3 million | 59.2% | TBD, a Mad Max Saga (2024).
Set soon after the "end of the world," Furiosa is an action-adventure film that serves as a prelude to Mad Max: Fury Road, therefore narrating the genesis story of the headstrong and fearless Furiosa. captured and hauled before a strong warlord, Furiosa is compelled to labor for him. Furiosa will adjust to find her way home and develop into the Furiosa she is known for as she moves into the new hostile and dry surroundings.
Though a recent movie, many viewers will surely find great interest in the quite interesting backdrop of the story. Particularly, the film depicts the protagonist's ascent to the level of the Fury Road figure shown. Many of the viewers have shown excitement over the release of this movie.
This record for the franchise marks the last nail in the coffin for the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga box office, even if its Week 2 decline is entirely relative. With a production expenditure of $168 million, the new movie needs gross $336 million to break even let alone turn a profit. It doesn't seem like this will be a real option for the prequel since its worldwide movie office total is only reaching $100 million.
Source: Deadline.
Furiosa, an action-adventure movie set in prelude to Mad Max: Fury Road, chronicles the origin tale of the headstrong and daring adventurer. Set soon after the "end of the world," Furiosa is abducted and presented before a strong warlord now under orders to labor for him. Furiosa will adjust to the new hostile and dry environment as she develops into the Furiosa she is known to be in order to return home.