The Mad Max Franchise is a series of post-apocalyptic action films created by Australian filmmaker George Miller. The franchise began with the original film, Mad Max, released in 1979, featuring a dystopian world where society has collapsed. The story follows a former police officer, Max Rockatansky, as he navigates a dangerous landscape filled with gangs and lawlessness. The franchise includes several sequels, such as Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), and the critically acclaimed Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). Each film explores themes of survival, vengeance, and the human condition, while showcasing unique vehicles and action sequences that have become iconic in cinema.