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The Fast and the Furious Returns to Theaters for 25th Anniversary

Universal is using the rerelease as a promotional bridge to new Peacock TV projects and the franchise’s scheduled 2028 finale.

Overview

  • Universal announced Thursday that The Fast and the Furious will be rereleased in theaters on August 21, 2026 and that tickets are on sale now through Fandango.
  • The studio also published a new anniversary trailer to support the rerelease and encourage event screenings across global markets.
  • The rerelease follows a special 25th‑anniversary screening at the Cannes Film Festival and public tributes from cast and creators earlier this year.
  • The move highlights the franchise’s scale after 11 films and more than $7 billion at the worldwide box office and keeps momentum toward the planned final film, Fast Forever, scheduled for March 17, 2028.
  • Beyond nostalgia, Universal’s rollout could drive renewed box‑office revenue and audience interest that will help launch multiple Universal Television and Peacock projects tied to the Fast universe.