Although critics have positioned Furiosa as one of the best films of the year, its performance at the box office has not been satisfactory. The last installment of the universe Mad Max It has barely exceeded its budget, leaving its future uncertain, so much so that not even one of its stars is optimistic about what is to come for the saga.
Through an interview with the American media Forbes, Tom Hardy was asked about the future of Mad Max: Wastelandthe supposed sequel to the 2015 film. The actor, without giving many detours or explanations, was clear about the situation: “I don't think it's going to happen.”
With just six words, Hardy made it clear that the future of the franchise does not look promising. George Miller already had several projects planned on Mad Maxbut he did not expect the box office failure of the last film, which could cause unexpected changes at Warner.
It is evident that the results of Furious at the box office they have not been as expected. The film has grossed about $160 million so far, while its cost was almost $170 million. Therefore, it is likely that Warner will not be willing to begin production on another installment in the short term.
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