George Miller seeks new studio for final Mad Max film

Director George Miller is seeking a new studio partner to produce a final Mad Max film and a television series, following Warner Bros. Pictures' decision to pass on future projects in the franchise. The veteran filmmaker, 81, reportedly plans to sell the intellectual property after completing these two final endeavors.

According to industry reports, Miller recently visited Hollywood to pitch his plans. While Warner Bros., the longtime distributor for the Mad Max series, declined to move forward, several other major studios have expressed interest, including Amazon, Universal, and Sony Pictures.

The proposed film is understood to be "Mad Max: The Wasteland," a project Miller has discussed for years. The story would focus on the year leading up to the protagonist Max Rockatansky's capture at the beginning of 2015's "Mad Max: Fury Road." Miller has previously indicated that the character Furiosa, who was central to the 2024 prequel "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," would not be involved in this narrative.

Warner Bros.' departure from the franchise follows the commercial performance of "Furiosa." Released in 2024, the film grossed approximately $174 million worldwide against a production...