The Next ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie is ‘Fast Forever’

Vin Diesel and Universal announced the news on the long-awaited and potentially final ‘Fast’ franchise outing, which will hit screens in a couple of years.

(L to R) Vin Diesel, Director Louis Leterrier and Rita Moreno on the set of 'Fast X.'

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Vin Diesel has announced the next ‘Fast & Furious’ movie.
‘Fast Forever’ will be with us in 2028.
Louis Leterrier will direct the movie.

Like a backfiring jalopy with engine trouble, there have been several frustrating false starts for the next –– and most likely final –– ‘Fast & Furious’ movie.

Despite multiple announcements (including more than one from star, producer and ‘Fast’ cheerleader Vin Diesel) about different dates, budget wrangling and schedule issues have given the potential franchise wrap-up flat tires along the way.

Now, though, it appears that everyone is on the same page (or maybe dirt track?) as both Diesel and studio backers Universal have announced that the new movie, now called ‘Fast Forever’ will be with us in 2028.

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What’s the story of ‘Fast Forever’?

Jason Momoa as Dante in 'Fast X', directed by Louis Leterrier.

The typically stunt-heavy final minutes of 2023’s ‘Fast X’ show Diesel’s Dom Toretto driving down the side of a dam and into the water below, as he and his son, Little Brian (Leo Abelo Perry), race to escape a trap set by the villainous Dante (Jason Momoa), who arms a series of bombs. Then the movie cuts to black.

Two credit scenes follow, teasing the returns of Dwayne Johnson’s Hobbs and Gal Gadot‘s Gisele.

How will it all resolve? Beyond vehicular chaos and a likely focus on family, not much has been said about the story. Director Louis Leterrier is back to wrap up the two-part finale, which has a script by Christina Hodson (‘Bumblebee’) and Oren Uziel (‘22 Jump Street’).

When will ‘Fast Forever’ be in theaters?

Universal has confirmed that the movie will be screeching into cinemas on March 17, 2028.

(Clockwise, from left) Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), Han (Sung Kang), Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel), Dom (Vin Diesel), Little Brian (Leo Abelo Perry), Abuelita (Rita Moreno), Mia (Jordana Brewster), Tej (Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, back to camera) and Roman (Tyrese Gibson, back to camera) in 'Fast X,' directed by Louis Leterrier.