Overview
- The 25th‑anniversary midnight screening at Cannes on Wednesday drew a sold‑out crowd that ended the film with a long standing ovation.
- Vin Diesel fought back tears as he saluted Paul Walker, brought Walker’s daughter Meadow onstage, and told her her father would be proud.
- He told fans the final film, titled Fast Forever, is set for March 17, 2028, and said their loyalty is the reason it is being made.
- Diesel shared Meadow’s reflection that she is 27 watching the movie her father made at 27, then embraced her as the audience applauded.
- The event highlighted a franchise that has grown to 11 films and more than $7 billion worldwide, with TV projects now in development at Peacock.