Vin Diesel Announces Fast Forever for 2028

Vin Diesel announced on social media that the sequel to 2023's Fast X will be titled Fast Forever and is scheduled for theatrical release on March 17, 2028, marking the conclusion of the long-running Fast & Furious franchise.

The reveal came via Diesel's Instagram post on Thursday, where the actor and producer shared a nostalgic image from the original 2001 film, The Fast and the Furious, depicting his character Dominic Toretto receiving a car from Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner in a pivotal escape scene. "No one said the road would be easy, but it's ours," Diesel wrote. "One that has defined us and become our legacy. And a legacy ... lasts forever." The post hints at the film's themes of enduring bonds and closure for the series, which Diesel has described as the grand finale.

Fast X, released in May 2023 by Universal Pictures, served as the first installment of a planned two-part saga but ended on a cliffhanger, leaving fans awaiting resolution. The production faced challenges early on when director Justin Lin departed shortly after filming began, prompting Louis Leterrier to step in and complete the movie. Despite its high budget of approximately $340 million, Fast X grossed...