Fast and Furious Cast Reunites at Cannes for 25th Anniversary

Cannes, France (AP) - Stars from the "Fast and Furious" franchise, including Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster, reunited with Meadow Walker, daughter of the late Paul Walker, at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2026, for a photo call marking the 25th anniversary of the original 2001 film.

The actors and producer Neal H. Moritz posed together on the French Riviera, drawing attention amid a festival lineup short on major Hollywood releases. Diesel appeared animated, flexing playfully for photographers, while Meadow Walker, 27, shared warm moments with the group, including a hug with Diesel. The event honored the street-racing thriller that launched a series now spanning 10 films.

Later that evening, the festival hosted a midnight screening of "The Fast and the Furious," injecting blockbuster energy into proceedings. Major studios like Universal, Disney and Sony, along with streamers Netflix and Amazon, skipped Cannes this year, citing factors such as cost reductions, preferences for social media premieres and concerns over critical reception.

The franchise has grossed more than $7 billion worldwide. Diesel, who has described his bond with Paul Walker as...