The Mad Max franchise has evolved over the course of time, and ranking George Miller’s movies from worst to best creates a clear hierarchy in terms of their quality. The Australian director launched what is now considered to be one of the better action movie franchises in 1979 with the original low-budget film starring Mel Gibson. With five Mad Max movies released over more than 40 years, the franchise has managed to sustain itself through mostly stellar reviews, strong reception from audiences, and Miller’s ability to continue to push the envelope as viewers, Max, and others navigate the post-apocalyptic world.