"Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" is a 1985 post-apocalyptic film directed by George Miller. It is the third installment in the Mad Max franchise, featuring Mel Gibson as the titular character, Max Rockatansky. The story is set in a desolate wasteland where society has collapsed, and Max finds himself in the city of Bartertown, ruled by the ruthless Aunty Entity, played by Tina Turner. In Bartertown, Max is forced to participate in gladiatorial combat within the Thunderdome, a large arena where disputes are settled. After a series of events, he becomes involved with a group of children who have survived outside the city. The film explores themes of survival, power, and community in a harsh, unforgiving world.