“As the world falls around us, how must we brave its cruelties?” This is the question thatFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga— a movie about hope — begins with. Little did Warner Bros.’ know that this idea would apply to the film’s box office performance as well. As the marketplace falls to hopeless new lows this summer, movies likeFuriosacan reliably turn to one thing:IMAX. The immersive format continues to breathe life into the epic action film, which has been struggling since its debut last weekend.
IMAX generated $6 million in global box office revenue this weekend, withFuriosadriving the majority of the business. The moviehas grossed $18 million so far from IMAX venuesacross the world, of which nearly $10 million has come from domestic theaters. Impressively, nearly a third of its total IMAX revenue this weekend, which stands at $5 million, came from 50 screens in Japan. Despite this,Furiosacontinued to struggle commercially. Directed byGeorge Miller, the action epic was reportedly produced on a budget of nearly $170 million and has made only$114 million worldwideso far.
Meanwhile, 20th Century Studios’Kingdom of the Planet of the Apesgrossed $500,000 from IMAX venues this weekend, with the majority of the revenue coming from China. The fourth installment of thePlanet of the Apesreboot serieshas generated $25 million globally from IMAX venues, after four weekends of release. The film continues to provide some respite in a disappointing summer, having earned $140 million domestically, and$337 million worldwideafter three full weeks of release.
IMAX Screens Provide a Crisper, Brighter Image
IMAX is widely regarded as the most immersive format to watch a movie in; the format’s popularity has soared in recent years thanks mainly to directorChristopher Nolan’s sustained endorsement. In 2024, Nolan’sOppenheimergenerated record IMAX grosses, ultimately ending its run with nearly $200 million from IMAX venues worldwide. This year, directorDenis Villeneuve’sDune: Part 2was also particularly successful in IMAX, having made nearly $150 million worldwide from the premium format. It also got a release in the even more premium IMAX 70mm format on around a dozen global screens. Relatively smaller titles such asCivil WarandChallengershave also benefited from IMAX releases recently.
Next weekend, the marketplace will hope for a much-needed shot in the arm with Sony debutingBad Boys: Ride or Dieacross the world. The fourth installment in the blockbuster action-comedy franchise will also be launched in around800 IMAX venues in 80 markets. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and team-up with Mad Max.
