Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa has stormed onto the scene with a solid 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This also interestingly cements it as the first-ever film in the Mad Max saga to reach such a remarkable milestone upon release. Once again, the action poet George Miller has defied expectations, proving his mastery of the genre yet again.
Following the monumental success of Tom Hardy’s Fury Road, many were left wondering how Miller and his team could possibly surpass such a victory. However, Furiosa has not only met but exceeded those expectations. In the eyes of audiences, it is by far the best Mad Max saga movie!
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa Kicks Off with a Stellar 96% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes
The Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth starrer ventures into the world of Charlize Theron’s beloved Fury Road character, Furiosa, which captured the hearts of millions in 2015.
Furiosa peels back the layers of this iconic figure, delving into her origins and the path that shaped her into the woman audiences came to admire. And it seems like the film has not only met but exceeded all expectations, earning glowing praise from audiences as well as critics.
In fact, one review from The Hollywood Handle boldly declares “It’s arguably not even one of the best, but the best.” With adrenaline-fueled action sequences and a runtime that packs a punch in every turn. In just 30 lines or so in the entire movie, Anya Taylor-Joy delivers a standout performance that has left audiences spellbound.
This love is reflected in the film’s impressive 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics also giving it a solid 89%. In such a little amount of time, Furiosa is already on a steady path to becoming a blockbuster!
Furiosa’s Box Office Predictions and Expectations
Furiosa is the first-ever Mad Max movie to make this record. While it may not surpass the iconic status of Fury Road, which boasts an impressive 97% critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes, Furiosa serves as a fitting prequel.
However, Mad Max: Fury Road is still behind in the audience scores and holds a commanding audience score of 86%, while its predecessors Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome sit at 49%, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior at 86%, and the original Mad Max at 70% on Rotten Tomatoes.
In May 2015, Mad Max: Fury Road set the stage with previews grossing $3.7 million, and went on to debut with a whopping $45.4 million, securing the second spot for the weekend. Now, that the anticipation is at an all-time high for Furiosa, it is estimated to open at $40 million over its four-day opening as per Deadline.
Although it’s still early to make definitive statements, and a lot can change in the meantime, the film appears to be off to a promising start.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is now playing in theaters.
