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Reports that the next installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, currently titled Fast Forever, has begun production are inaccurate. While recent social media activity from star Vin Diesel featured the actor on a garage-style set alongside the iconic 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, the footage was not for the upcoming feature film. Instead, the production was a promotional segment for the World Cup, which aired during the USA versus Belgium match.
Clarifying the Current Production Status
The confusion regarding the film’s status stemmed from an Instagram post by Vin Diesel. In the video, the actor appeared on a set surrounded by crew members and the signature Dodge Charger, leading fans to speculate that filming for the franchise finale was underway. Diesel thanked fans for their patience regarding the wait for Fast Forever while noting that the crew was “grinding.”
However, industry reporting confirmed that the set was specifically constructed for a World Cup promotional spot rather than the feature film. The appearance of the Toretto character was a reprisal of his role for broadcast advertising purposes.
Development and Future Timeline
The studio has tapped screenwriter Michael Lesslie to pen the script for the next entry. Director Louis Leterrier, who helmed Fast X, is widely expected to return to direct the finale.
The studio has established a release date of March 17, 2028, for the film.
Budgetary Adjustments and Franchise Scale
A primary focus for the studio in developing the finale is the management of production costs. The previous installment, Fast X, faced significant financial scrutiny due to a reported production budget of approximately $378 million.