Mad Max (franchise)

Mad Max is an Australian dystopian-action film series consisting of ' released in 1979, ' in 1981, ' in 1985 and ' in 2015. The series' titular character was played by Mel Gibson in the first three films and in Fury Road.

The series centers on Max Rockatansky, police officer living in a dystopian Australia, who after killing a biker gang in revenge for murdering his family, helps what remains of civilization.

The Mad Max series has been referenced multiple times in The Simpsons.