Sat Jan 04 03:30:00 UTC 2025: ## 2024: A Year of Action Hits and Misses, with “Furiosa” Finding Streaming Success

**Los Angeles, CA – January 3, 2025** – The action genre enjoyed a robust 2024, with both box office triumphs and streaming surprises. The year kicked off with Jason Statham’s unexpected hit, “The Beekeeper,” prompting a sequel. Summer and fall brought further action fare, including the successful “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” and a well-received “Twisters” reboot. Other notable releases included “Monkey Man,” “The Fall Guy,” and “Gladiator 2,” while an unnamed post-apocalyptic film earned critical acclaim despite modest box office returns.

However, the year’s biggest story may be the post-theatrical success of George Miller’s “Furiosa,” a “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel starring Anya Taylor-Joy. While the film grossed only $173 million against a $168 million budget, it has climbed to #8 on Netflix’s most popular movies list, exceeding expectations. This streaming success comes despite mixed box office performance for many action films in 2024.

The film’s performance raises questions about the future of the “Mad Max” franchise. While a sequel, “Mad Max: The Wasteland,” has been discussed, “Furiosa’s” financial underperformance casts doubt on its viability, at least at a similar budget. Tom Hardy, who played Max Rockatansky in previous installments, has expressed interest in returning, but the future remains uncertain. Miller himself has revealed he’s developed a story detailing the events leading up to “Fury Road,” hinting at further potential within the franchise.

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