'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga': All you need to know about Mad Max 5

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga': India release date

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth is releasing in theatres on Thursday, May 23.

Who's playing Furiosa?

Charlize Theron played Imperator Furiosa in 'Mad Max: Fury Road' (2015). Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne will play young Furiosa in the upcoming Mad Max film.

Why was 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' made?

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' is a prequel to 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. It tells the origin story of Imperator Furiosa.

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' plot

Furiosa was born in the Green Place of Many Mothers. But she was kidnapped by Biker Warlord Dementus's Horde as a young girl, so she could lead them to the place of abundance.

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' plot

Furiosa escapes from the clutches of the Biker Warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth), but her mother Mary is killed.

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' plot

Biker Warlord Dementus and Immortan Joe fight for control of the Citadel and their respective war rigs. After an initial setback, Dementus reaches an agreement with Joe and gets to rule Citadel. But Joe now wants Furiosa as a breeder.

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' plot

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'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' plot

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'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' cast

Anya Taylor-Joy plays Furiosa, while Chris Hemsworth has been cast in the role of Biker Warlord Dementus.

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' cast

Tom Burke plays Praetorian Jack, and Lachy Hulme has replaced the late Hugh Keays-Byrne as Immortan Joe. Nathan Jones is Rictus Erectus (Joe's son, above) in the newest Mad Max adventure.

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' cast - throwback

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'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' budget

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'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' - runtime

At 2 hours and 28 minutes, Furiosa is the longest Mad Max film yet.

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' has released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

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