According to a new report,Fast 11might beVin Diesel’slast ride in the long-runningFast and Furiousfranchise. Rumors are also swirling thatFast Xvillain,Jason Momoa, will not be returning for the sequel, causing a lot of unanswered questions since the latest film in the saga ended on a big cliffhanger. WhileFast Xwas at first reported to be split into three films to close out the franchise, with its disappointing box office results, there is also speculation that Universal will makeFast 11the series' final movie.
Based on a speculative report from Jeff Sneider (viaThe InSneider), the franchise will be going “back to basics” for the next film, following a $340 million dollar budget forFast X.Fast 11is expected to come in at “$200 million or less,” and will see the franchise return to its roots, featuring one big heist, or race. Sneider reports that this will be the “last job” for Vin Diesel, who has portrayed Dominic Toretto in every mainFast and Furiousmovie since its inception in 2001, even appearing inThe Fast and Furious: Tokyo Driftin a cameo role. Naturally, these rumors are just that until they gain any official comments from Universal, director Louis Leterrier or anyone involved in the production.
News from The InSneider also reveals that Universal may choose a new villain for Dom and his family, opting not to bring backJason Momoa’s character of Dante Reyes. Reyes was the main antagonist forFast X, who sought revenge on Dom and his crew following the events inFast Five.Fast X’scliffhanger ending saw Reyes trap Dom and his son in a dam wired with explosives, begging the question of how the next film will function without him?
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When Will Fast 11 Be Released?
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Less than a month after the release ofFast Xin May 2023, Vin Diesel took to Instagram to share a photo of himself and Jason Momoa, revealing thatFast 11has a release date of July 25, 2025. He stated in the post thatFast Xwas just part one, and how Momoa “ended up creating a scene stealing character.” Check out Diesel’s full post below:
In June 2023, Universal announceda newFast and Furiousspinoff moviethat will star Dwayne Johnson, who will reprise his role of Luke Hobbs. In a mid-credit scene at the end ofFast X, a showdown was teased between Johnson and Momoa’s character of Reyes, meaning there could be a resolution to the end ofFast Xbefore the release ofFast 11, as the Luke Hobbs spinoff is expected to premiere prior to the sequel, and serve as a bridge between the two. TitledFast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Reyes,Johnson will work together with Diesel, who isn’t expected to appear in the film, but both will serve as executive producers.
In a post on X, Johnson revealed that he and Vin Diesel have put the past behind them, referring to their public feud, and that the pair will lead “with brotherhood and resolve.” He also said that he’s built a career on an “audience first mentality” which will aid him with the new Luke Hobbs film. Check out Dwayne Johnson’s full post on X:
Given this new report, it remains to be seen how all the pieces will fit together to bring closure to theFast and Furiousfranchise if the rumors all turn out to be true, but whatever happens, audiences will still have a couple of more films to enjoy, and satiate their high-octane fix.
