'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' Opens Strong at Box Office Over Holiday Weekend
Director George Miller's Prequel Garners Positive Reviews
High-Profile Debut at Cannes Film Festival Sets Stage for Successful Run
Warner Bros.' "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," director George Miller's R-rated prequel to the popular "Mad Max" franchise, has had a solid opening weekend at the box office, grossing $35 million at 3,400 locations.
The prequel, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, tells the origin story of the renegade warrior Furiosa, who teams up with Mad Max in the 2015 film "Mad Max: Fury Road."
Critics have praised the film for its stunning visuals, high-octane action sequences, and Anya Taylor-Joy's powerful performance as Furiosa. The budget for "Furiosa" is estimated between $168 million and $233 million, depending on the source.
The success of "Furiosa" at the box office bodes well for the future of the "Mad Max" franchise. Miller has expressed his desire to continue exploring the world of Mad Max, and the positive reception to "Furiosa" suggests that there is a strong appetite for more stories set in this post-apocalyptic universe.
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