Tom Hardy’s Mad Max Return Looks Dead After New Furiosa Updat

While “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” bombed, its performance is a symptom of a larger problem in Hollywood. It’s been a rough year at the box office in general; no 2024 release has made more than $800 million worldwide in ticket sales, with “Dune: Part Two” blowing everyone away at the box office with nearly $712 million. The numbers dwindle down the list, with “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” reaching slightly above $657 million. Only 13 movies have crossed the $100 million plateau so far. “Furiosa” isn’t the only well-reviewed blockbuster to wildly underperform, as “The Fall Guy” also bombed at the box office, earning under $150 million against a budget estimated in the $130-150 million range.
Of course, the cost of movie tickets and the fact most films go to streaming soon after release don’t help matters. Additionally, “Mad Max: Fury Road,” while profitable, was only a modest box office hit to begin with. Unfortunately, the reality of today’s movie industry is even with a big IP or great reviews, there’s no guarantee anything will perform well financially. It’s a shame, because “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is made to be seen on the biggest screen possible. But, that doesn’t seem to be a selling point for most audiences, as they appear more than comfortable waiting to watch it at home. That means “The Wasteland” is a longshot to get made.