In what could come as a pleasant surprise to racing fans and petrolheads, Hollywood star Vin Diesel has confirmed that the Fast and Furious finale will hit theaters in April 2027, delivering three fan-requested elements, including the long-awaited return of street racing to the streets of Los Angeles.
Diesel has been synonymous with Fast and Furious, given his role as Dominic Toretto in the series that began as a street racing movie in 2001. Another popular and much-loved face of Fast and Furious alongside Diesel was Paul Walker, who passed away in a tragic car accident in 2013.
Now, Diesel has confirmed that Fast and Furious will end the long journey classically by satisfying the three wishes that fans made. While the first two are the return to Los Angeles and the revival of street racing, the last one was most surprising.
Speaking at ‘FuelFest,’ a car culture festival co-founded by Walker’s brother, Cody, Diesel spoke to a large audience and opened up on the conditions he put to Universal Studios to produce the final chapter of Fast and Furious. He said:
“It’s been a long journey. As you all know, we have been working very hard to bring you the finale.
“This culture, our franchise, is only made possible because of the love that you all have for this culture called the car culture. So I just wanted to say — first, let me just say I’m so proud of Tyrese and Cody for what they’ve been doing here at Fuel Fest. Give it up for them, please.
“Just yesterday I was with Universal Studios — does anyone know Universal Studios? The studio said to me, ‘Vin, can we please have the finale of Fast and Furious April 2027?’
“I said, ‘Under three conditions — under three conditions. Because I’ve been listening to my fan base. I have been listening to all of you who have been asking for three things.
“The first is to bring the franchise back to LA. Fast and Furious is coming back to LA!
“The second thing was to return to the car culture — to the street racing.
“Oh, this is good. You want to know what the third thing was? Does anybody want to know what the third thing was?
“The third thing…The third thing was reuniting Dom and Brian O’Connor. That is what you’re going to get in the finale.
“Love you.”
Walker passed away while filming for Fast and Furious 7. The remainder of his role was completed with the help of CGI and his brothers Cody and Caleb. Similar techniques could likely be used for Fast and Furious 11.
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