Filipinos were in for a wild ride as Warner Bros. Pictures, in anticipation of the opening of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” unveiled the Furiosa jeepney, which offered free rides to commuters on Labor Day, May 1, as a celebration of all workers who use the essential vehicle in their daily commute to work. The one-of-a-kind ride is a concept that explores both the post-apocalyptic look of the Mad Max vehicles and the ingenuity of the Filipino design. The jeepney activation pays homage to the iconic Philippine mode of transport, and hopes to honor it by giving it a global spotlight.

The jeepney had pick-up and drop off points at the LRT Buendia station and SM Mall of Asia, from 8AM to 3PM. Riders who hopped on the jeep also received exclusive “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” freebies.

Watch the Furiosa jeepney give out rides and tour around Metro Manila:

The Furiosa jeepney also traveled throughout Metro Manila during the weekend, with the help of partner exhibitors SM, Ayala, Megaworld, and Gateway. On May 4 the tour started, covering the southern area with stops at the Venice Grand Canal Mall, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The jeepney made its final stop for the day in front of the SM Mall of Asia Globe, ending the first leg of the tour.

On May 5 the jeepney blazed through the rest of the region with stops at SM Megamall, Robinsons Galleria, Eastwood, and SM North EDSA. The Furiosa jeepney tour ended at Gateway 2, with the jeepney being showcased along with the trailer for the highly anticipated new Mad Max film playing across the Quantum Skyview.

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” tells the tale of how the legendary Furiosa came to be, and how she rampaged through the Wasteland to return from where she was taken. Watch the action unfold as “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, starring Anya taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, storms into Philippine cinemas on May 22. Pre-order your tickets at www.furiosa.com.ph .

About “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”

As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.

This all-new original, standalone action adventure was directed by George Miller, script by Miller and “Mad Max: Fury Road” co-writer Nico Lathouris. The film was produced by Miller and his longtime partner, Oscar-nominated producer Doug Mitchell (“Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Babe”), under their Australian-based Kennedy Miller Mitchell banner.

Starring Anya Taylor-Joy in the title role, Chris Hemsworth, Alyla Browne and Tom Burke.

In cinemas May 22, 2024, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company.

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