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Filmmaker George Miller, the visionary director behind the entire "Mad Max" franchise, has reportedly laid out his final long-term plans for the iconic IP, according to an exclusive report from Puck News. Miller intends to direct one more "Mad Max" film, which he states will be his last. Following that, he plans to bring the "Mad Max" universe to the small screen with a spin-off series. Once the series concludes, he will sell off the entire franchise's ownership.
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The series plan itself isn't entirely new; rumors about a "Mad Max" TV show first surfaced last year. At the time, reports suggested that "Mad Max: The Wasteland," originally slated as a theatrical film, would be redeveloped as a television series. Shaun Grant, known for writing "Berlin Syndrome," was reportedly already penning the script. Both "The Wasteland" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" are conceived as prequels to "Mad Max: Fury Road."
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However, these final film and series projects will not be produced or distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, as the studio has reportedly opted not to continue its collaboration with Miller. The prevailing speculation attributes this decision to the franchise's recent box office performance. While "Mad Max: Fury Road" didn't achieve blockbuster numbers, the most recent installment, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," resulted in a significant financial loss. Produced on an estimated budget of $168 million, the film grossed only $174 million worldwide. After factoring in substantial marketing costs and cinema splits, "Furiosa" is considered a definite box office bomb.
Currently, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Amazon MGM Studios are reportedly all interested in bidding to acquire the entire "Mad Max" franchise. Miller is expected to sell the rights to the highest bidder.
via： Puck News