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Fast and Furious Marks 25 Years With Cannes Midnight Screening

The tribute signals Cannes’ embrace of studio spectacle ahead of the series’ planned finale.

Overview

  • Festival organizers confirmed Wednesday a midnight screening of the 2001 film on May 13 at the Grand Théâtre Lumière with Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, producer Neal H. Moritz and Meadow Walker attending.
  • The showcase honors the movie’s 25th anniversary and the start of a franchise that began with Los Angeles street racing.
  • Universal’s next chapter, Fast Forever, is scheduled to reach theaters on March 17, 2028.
  • The Fast saga has earned more than $7 billion worldwide and grown into films, a spin-off, video games, and merchandise.
  • Cannes previously hosted franchise moments like F9 in 2021, setting a precedent for this late-night return to the Croisette.