I make no secret of it, the Fast & Furious movies are something of a guilty pleasure for me, but even I have to admit that the last couple, with their Avengers-level heroics, teamed with the fact that no-one dies for real in the franchise, really flew the coup and it came as no shock when we learned that the last movie, Fast X, was not only the most expensive in the series but majorly underperformed too.
So much so, that we learned that Universal was getting cold feet over making Fast 11 due to budget concerns; with the last movie costing $340m to make, the studio wants a budget under $200m or the franchise stalls here.
Now, it seems that the problem has been solved and the final entry in the main series may be gettign ready to rev its engines.
Jason Momoa, who played the insanely over-the-top villain Dante in the last Fast movie, when asked when he was coming back, said: “I would love to come back and play, man. People all over the world love that character — it’s crazy. But I got no script, so not that soon.”
“The only thing we’re focused on is making this a satisfying finale both creatively and financially,” said producer Neal Moritz.
Adding to the news that it looks like Fast 11 is coming, star Vin Diesel posted images and a brief video of himself on his Instagram, below, along with chief marketing officer for Universal Pictures, Michael Moses, in which Moses says to the camera: “Out drifting with Dom Toretto. Planning everything. We’ve got it solved.”
In the images too, Diesel can be seen wearing a T-shirt with ‘Fast X Part 2 Los Angeles Production 2025’ printed on the back.
Diesel says Fast & Furious 11 set for 2027 and will see the return of Brian O’Connor
So, if, like me, you’re a fan of this franchise who wants an ending to it, no matter how silly it’s gotten, then it looks like we might have some more definite news before we hit 2026.
The WSJ is reporting that, should Fast 11 happen and be profitable, the plan is to continue expanding the franchise on the big and small screens… though for a little less money than before.
Thoughts? I know you have them and I wanna hear ’em all!
PS Vin, where’s the new Riddick trailer?
Diesel and Moses share good news:
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Sources: WSJ
Marc
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