Production Begins on Fast Forever Final Fast & Furious Film

Production has officially begun on "Fast Forever," the eleventh and final chapter of the main "Fast & Furious" film series. Star and producer Vin Diesel announced the start of filming in a behind-the-scenes video posted on social media on Thursday, July 2, 2026, thanking fans for their patience during the extended development of the project. The film is scheduled for release on March 17, 2028.

In the video, Diesel stated he was on set with crews working hard to create what he called an amazing finale. He directly addressed the franchise's global fanbase, expressing gratitude for their support over what he described as the past three and a half years of development. Diesel acknowledged working on other projects during the wait, including developing a film based on "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots" for Mattel and an upcoming "Riddick" installment, but emphasized his focus on concluding the flagship series.

The commencement of filming follows a period of significant delays for the project, originally conceived as the direct follow-up to 2023's "Fast X." That film ended on a cliffhanger, leaving the fates of Diesel's Dominic Toretto and his son in jeopardy while setting up a confrontation...