I'll be honest with you: George Miller is my favorite director. He's the genius behind two of my favorite movie franchises: Mad Max and Happy Feet (yes, there was a Happy Feet sequel, and it's worth exploring). I sometimes get carried away with the Happy Feet excitement.

In truth, the Mad Max movies brilliantly blend the chaos of early '80s action tropes with a surreal vision of post-apocalyptic Australia. After releasing three movies between 1979 and 1985, it seemed Mad Max would remain a trilogy and a relic of a bygone era. However, following his detour with Happy Feet, Miller returned to the franchise that launched his career.

With Tom Hardy taking over the titular role from Mel Gibson, Mad Max: Fury Road was released in 2015 to critical acclaim, winning six Academy Awards. While the most recent movie, Furiosa, may not have achieved the same box office success, I'm still willing to claim Mad Max as one of the best action franchises of all time.

As Fury Road celebrates its 10th anniversary, I highly recommend a Mad Max marathon. Here’s how you can watch all of the Mad Max movies online.

Where to Stream Mad Max Movies

Max Streaming Service

Plans start at $9.99. See it at Max.

George Miller has directed five Mad Max movies, including Furiosa. The only Mad Max movies currently available to stream are the original and the most recent installment. Interestingly, you can find both on HBO Max.

Otherwise, you’re limited to PVOD options like Prime Video. There are also some excellent Blu-ray options, listed below.

Mad Max (1979)

Stream: HBO Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)

Rent/Buy: Prime Video

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

Rent/Buy: Prime Video

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Rent/Buy: Prime Video
Black and Chrome Edition: Prime Video
Read IGN's Fury Road Review

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)

Stream: Netflix, HBO Max
Rent/Buy: Prime Video
Read IGN's Furiosa Review

Other Ways to Watch Mad Max

For those who prefer adding to their physical collection, you can find all of the Mad Max movies on DVD, including the Black and Chrome Edition of Fury Road:

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga [4K UHD]

See it at Amazon.

Mad Max: Fury Road / Fury Road Black & Chrome [Blu-ray]

See it at Amazon.

Mad Max: 5-Film Collection [4K UHD]

See it at Amazon.

Mad Max: High Octane Collection [Blu-ray]

See it at Amazon.

Mad Max: Original Trilogy [Blu-ray]

See it at Amazon.

How to Watch the Mad Max Movies in Order

If you’re trying to watch the Mad Max movies chronologically, you could watch the original trilogy in release order and then switch Furiosa and Fury Road, like this:

• Mad Max
• Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
• Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
• Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
• Mad Max: Fury Road

That said, I believe Furiosa is best enjoyed as the final movie in your marathon. Like most great prequels, some of the best moments in Furiosa play on your understanding of the characters from Fury Road.

Future Mad Max Movies

George Miller had previously said the future of the Mad Max franchise rested on Furiosa’s shoulders. Unfortunately, the prequel wasn’t a massive hit at the box office. On the positive side, that sentiment does suggest that the director still has stories to tell about the world of Mad Max.

This possibility seemed reaffirmed when Deadline reported that the director “has a script” for another Mad Max movie. I imagine this refers to The Wasteland, a rumored sequel to Fury Road. However, Miller has other projects in the works, and another Mad Max movie would require studios to buy into what would almost certainly be another massively expensive production. They should do it, but it might not happen anytime soon.