Furiosa Arrives on Netflix: How to Watch George Miller’s Masterpiece
UPDATE: Dec. 31, 2024, 1:56 p.m. EST. This article has been updated with new details about “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” coming to Netflix, as well as the best Netflix deals.
George Miller’s *Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga* proves that prequels can be done right. The trailer alone is a thrilling preview of the action-packed 2-hour and 28-minute film, which we’ve already ranked among the top five films of 2024 (so far).
Initially released in theaters in late May, *Furiosa* quickly made its way to digital on-demand services and then began streaming on Max on August 16th. Now, four months later, it’s expanding its reach with a Netflix debut. This article details how to watch *Furiosa* at home, including the best streaming deals for both Max and Netflix.
*Furiosa*, a prequel to 2015’s *Mad Max: Fury Road*, centers around Imperator Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy), a character previously portrayed by Charlize Theron. The film follows Furiosa’s journey from her idyllic childhood in the Green Place to her life within the warlord Dementus’s (Chris Hemsworth) horde, and her lifelong struggle to return home.
As Mashable film critic Siddhant Adlakha notes in his review, “Much of the aforementioned plot can be gleaned from the trailers—that *Furiosa* is a prequel means she will inevitably end up the Immortan’s right hand, his ‘Imperator’—but the movie’s bygone conclusions never rob it of its ferocity. Instead, Miller enters into a sadistic game of expectations by playing with narrative point of view.”
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*Furiosa* earned a spot on our best movies of 2024 list, and critical acclaim is widespread. It boasts a “certified fresh” 90% critic rating and an 89% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While its box office performance was modest ($26 million domestically on its opening weekend), its critical success speaks volumes. As Mashable’s reviewer stated, “*Furiosa* is a magnificent, pulse-pounding achievement unlike anything you’ll see this year.”
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How to Watch Furiosa:
* Digital Purchase/Rental: A month after its theatrical release, *Furiosa* became available for purchase and rental on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home (Vudu). Pricing is generally around $7-$8 for purchase and $3-$4 for rental. Rental access is typically 48 hours after starting playback.
* Prime Video: Buy for $6.99, rent for $3.99
* Apple TV: Buy for $7.99, rent for $3.99
* Fandango at Home (Vudu): Buy for $7.99, rent for $3.99
* YouTube: Buy for $6.99, rent starting at $3.99
* Streaming on Max: *Furiosa* debuted on Max on August 16, 2024. Max offers various subscription tiers, detailed below.
* Streaming on Netflix: As of December 31st, *Furiosa* is now available on Netflix.
Max Streaming Deals:
* Ad-Supported: $9.99/month or $99.99/year ($8.33/month).
* Ad-Free: $16.99/month or $169.99/year ($14.17/month).
* Max Ultimate Ad-Free (4K/Dolby Atmos): $20.99/month or $209.99/year ($17.50/month).
* Cricket Wireless Deal: Free Max (with ads) for customers on the $60/month unlimited plan.
* Student Deal: 50% off ad-supported monthly subscription ($4.99/month) for 12 months.
* Verizon Home Internet Deals: A year of free Netflix and Max (with ads) with select plans. Also, Verizon myPlan customers can add the bundle for $10/month.
* T-Mobile Deal: Free Netflix (with ads) for eligible customers.
Netflix Streaming Deals: [Insert details of Netflix deals here]
More About Max:
Max, the streaming home for Warner Bros. and A24, boasts a vast library including *The Color Purple*, *Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom*, *Dune*, *Barbie*, *Elvis*, *Priscilla*, *Midsommar*, and *Dicks: The Musical*, as well as acclaimed original series like *True Detective*, *Barry*, *Succession*, *The Last of Us*, and *Station Eleven*.
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About the Author:
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer covering shopping and entertainment. She specializes in helping readers find the best streaming options at the most affordable prices. [Insert Christina’s social media link here]