George Miller made the first Mad Max in 1979 on a shoestring budget. Nobody expected it to last five decades. It did — and now, for the first time, he’s actually mapped out how it ends.
One Last Film, One TV Series, Then a Sale
The plan isn’t just a farewell film. According to an industry report by Matthew Belloni, as reported by MovieWeb, Miller wants to direct one final theatrical feature — Mad Max: The Wasteland — follow it with a companion TV series, and then sell the entire franchise IP to whoever offers the most. A controlled exit. On his terms.
Warner Bros. Is Out — Amazon, Universal and Sony Are Circling
Warner Bros. is already out. Furiosa (2024) lost serious money, and the studio walked away from The Wasteland shortly after. Miller has since been shopping the project around. Amazon, Universal, and Sony have all reportedly expressed strong interest in picking up the rights.
The Mythology Miller Never Let Go
The Wasteland isn’t a new idea. Miller announced it after Fury Road and has spent years describing it as the mythological centrepiece of the whole saga. What’s changed is the framing. He’s not holding onto it forever — he wants to finish it, hand it over, and move on.
Nothing is greenlit yet. But Miller actively pitching studios is a different conversation to a project gathering dust. The franchise has made $785 million worldwide. Whoever funds the finale isn’t just buying a movie — they’re buying one of action cinema’s most durable mythologies, from the only director who ever really understood it.