Fast & Furious 11is finally revving up after a short delay, but is it truly the end of the series?TheFast & Furiousmovie franchiseis one of the oddest success stories of the 21st century, evolving from a goofyPoint Breakriff to a billion-dollar series.The cliffhanger ending ofFast Xset up further outings, including two planned sequels and a Dwayne Johnson-fronted spinoff. The mid-credits scene featured the shock return of Johnson to the mainline saga and one that established a solo movie between Hobbs and Jason Momoa’s villain Dante Reyes was incoming.
The underperforming box office ofFast Xcooled the original plan for bothFast 11andJohnson’s solo filmadventure. There have been few concrete updates aboutHobbs & Reyes, which had been set to bridge the gap betweenFast Xand11. Now Vin Diesel’sInstagramposts have confirmed the next sequel is finally moving ahead and will arrive in March 2026. Still, the future of the series isn’t entirely clear - and Diesel’s conflicting comments only make itmoreconfusing.
Fast & Furious 11’s Perfect Ending For The Franchise Is So Obvious That It Shouldn’t Happen
The Fast and Furious saga must come to an end eventually, but it will be difficult to bring this franchise together in a satisfying and whole way.
Fast X Was Supposed To Be The First Of A Two-Part Conclusion To The Fast Saga
So is Fast 12 still a possibility?
BeforeFast X’srelease, Diesel suggested that instead of one final entry, there could betwomore sequels to wrap up the series. However,thanks to filming during the COVID-19 pandemic and other production delays caused by the exit of original helmer Justin Lin,Fast X’sbudget swelled to an enormous $378 million(viaForbes). This eyewatering sum, combined with the movie’s largely poor reviews and disappointing $715 million gross (viaThe Numbers), saw Universal reconsidering its roadmap for the next film.
In the aftermath ofFast X’srelease, reports emerged the next installment would indeed be the last. Not only that, instead of diving deeper into the current storyline, it has been suggested Momoa’s Dante won’t even be the main villain next time, and thatFast 11would be a throwback to the 2001 original. If the 2026 release date holds, this also meansthe next sequel will arrive in time to celebrate the 25th anniversary ofThe Fast and the Furioustoo.
Fast & Furious 11 Was Confirmed To Be The End Of The Saga On February 2024
In February 2024, Diesel took to social media to state thatFast 11was in pre-production, which he referred to throughout as the “finale.” In his own words,Diesel said of the next entry that “This grand finale is not just an ending; it’s a celebration of the incredible family we’ve built together.“This felt like a smart move, considering theFast & Furiousmovies have never been terribly story-driven anyway.
In addition toFast and Furious 11, Vin Diesel will be returning as the title character in the upcoming sequelRiddick: Furya.
There is a sense the franchise has become somewhat stale in recent years, sothe 11th movie being prepped as the finale sounds like a positive thing. It means the filmmakers don’t have to worry about setting up further sequels or offshoots, and they can focus on wrapping up the Toretto family story in a satisfying way. Maybe somewhere along the way plans for Johnson’sHobbsmovie got absorbed intoFast 11, meaning the Reyes story can reach its conclusion while giving the sequel space to set up another threat.
Vin Diesel Apparently Hasn’t Ruled Out Continuing Fast & Furious After Fast 11
The fate of theHobbssolo film is in the air, though it appears part of Johnson’s deal to return toFast & Furiouswas dependent on this spinoff happening. Time will tell how that will resolve itself, though there’s a chanceFast 11won’t be the finale after all. In November 2024, Diesel posted a throwback photo featuring Diesel and Johnson in character in the middle of filming theirFast Fivebattle. In this post,Diesel stated: “I have Comcast in the other ear saying we need two movies to be the Finale!”
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This dangles the possibility of yet another entry, but it’s unknown how serious this suggestion is.It wouldn’t be the first time Diesel has used social media to test the waters for potential sequels to his work, and it follows the pattern of the star teasing a two-parter finale while promotingFast X. It feels like Dieselreallywants the extra legroom that another entry will offer, but Universal might be feeling cautious.
Fast 11 being the finale would make it a true event, and could even lure back those who have bowed out due to the property’s diminishing returns.
The popularity of the series has dipped in recent years, and the runaway cost of producing them - including the salaries of the cast - is eating into their profitability.Fast 11being the finale would make it a true event, and could even lure back those who have bowed out due to the property’s diminishing returns. Setting up two more installments sounds like a risk, whereas crafting one final chapter for Dom and co and calling it a day feels like the cleaner way to go.
Fast X: Part 2
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Fast X: Part 2 continues the high-octane saga as the eleventh installment in The Fast Saga, directly following the events of Fast X. The film reunites the ensemble cast as they face new challenges and adversaries on their globe-trotting adventures in the pursuit of justice and survival.
Fast & Furious
The Fast & Furious franchise revs through the adrenaline-fueled lives of Dominic Toretto and his crew of street racers turned global heroes. From the neon-lit streets of Los Angeles to the bustling cities and remote outposts worldwide, they take on high-stakes heists, espionage, and the underground world of street racing. Bound by loyalty and driven by the need for speed, they confront mercenaries, corrupt officials, and personal vendettas all in the name of their found family.
