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Fast & Furious Marks 25 Years at Cannes as Vin Diesel Honors Paul Walker

The tribute highlighted the series’ global pull, with questions lingering over reported TV spinoffs.

Overview

  • The festival’s sold-out midnight screening on Wednesday drew original stars and Paul Walker’s daughter, Meadow, and ended with a long standing ovation.
  • Vin Diesel addressed the crowd through tears, honoring Walker and inviting Meadow to speak as he thanked fans for sustaining the series.
  • Universal has dated the finale titled Fast Forever for March 17, 2028, with the original cast and Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham set to join according to plans reported by Reuters.
  • A Cannes note put the franchise’s worldwide box office above $7 billion, reflecting its broad audience over 11 films and 25 years.
  • Diesel said four TV series are in development, but an NBCUniversal release listed one, leaving the scope of small-screen plans uncertain.