Overview
- In early July Vin Diesel posted video of himself on a set that many interpreted as the start of production for Fast Forever, but the footage was part of a World Cup promo aired by FOX Soccer.
- Multiple industry outlets have confirmed Universal has not begun shooting the eleventh Fast & Furious film and no official production start date has been announced.
- Universal currently lists March 17, 2028 as the theatrical release date, with Michael Lesslie reported to be rewriting the script and Louis Leterrier reported likely to direct, though neither role is formally announced by the studio.
- The project’s timeline was pushed back after studio discussions about cutting the film’s budget and limiting returning cast members, a shift driven by Fast X’s high production costs and the studio’s desire to scale the finale.
- Fans and franchise stakeholders remain in limbo while Universal balances cost targets and creative choices, and NBCUniversal is also developing Fast & Furious series for Peacock that could shape how the story is concluded.