Pretty sure this isn't coming out in a couple weeks...

Some Thoughts: (==as of Sept. 06, 2025==) **Why the delay and uncertainty?** ==**Furiosa's Box Office Performance:**== Furiosa's underwhelming box office results have put a damper on the Mad Max franchise's future. ==**Studio Hesitation:**== Warner Bros. has been hesitant to move forward with The Wasteland given Furiosa's performance and has remained silent on the project's future. Filmmaker Dependency: Miller's plans for The Wasteland depend on the success of Furiosa and other potential franchise entries. **What does this mean for the project?** ==**Ongoing Talks:**== While not **greenlit**, discussions about The Wasteland continue, and Tom Hardy has indicated he is still attached to the idea. ==**A Long Road Ahead:**== Even if the film proceeds, its development will likely take considerable time due to the complicated history of Mad Max films and legal disputes. Even if the film proceeds, ==**its development will likely take considerable time due to the complicated history of Mad Max films and legal disputes**==. ==**Focus on the Saga:**== The franchise is exploring a broader "saga" approach, with Furiosa serving as a prequel to Fury Road. The Wasteland is a distinct idea, a prequel focusing on Max's isolated years before the events of Fury Road. There is also this article from ==Jun 18, 2024==: ==**https://www.ign.com/articles/tom-hardy-doesnt-think-mad-max-the-wasteland-is-happening**==

focused on the character of Max and not on Furiosa