The reasons for why Mad Max: Fury Road was not accepted into Chinese theaters is ultimately left a bit vague, though it appears that the film’s heavy dystopian setting and themes prevented it from being accepted by the film board.
Nevertheless, in a weird turn of events, there is apparently an odd remake/rip-off of Mad Max: Fury Road that was made for Chinese movie theaters.
While there’s lots to admire in this beautiful, haunting cinematic experience, Fury Road did not make it to China.
It seemed unlikely to ever get accept by Chinese film board, and Miller and Warner Bros. likely didn’t even give it a second thought.