Shift Gears! 'Fast & Furious' Races to TV with New Series After Two Decades on Big Screen
The iconic Fast & Furious franchise is gearing up for its cinematic conclusion with the upcoming film Fast Forever, set for a 2028 release, while also expanding its universe into television with new series on Peacock. Vin Diesel announced multiple TV projects, with at least one official series in active development, promising to delve deeper into the beloved characters and their stories.
The Fast & Furious franchise has cemented its place as one of the world's most successful action sagas, cultivating an immense global fanbase. Audiences consistently turn out to witness stars like Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, and Jason Statham in high-octane vehicular combat and elaborate stunts.
Launched in 2001 by Vin Diesel alongside Paul Walker, the series initially focused on racing but has evolved into more extravagant, action-packed narratives, exemplified by the 2023 blockbuster Fast X, which featured characters venturing into space with a production cost of $350 million.
will officially bring the main Fast & Furious saga to an end when it hits cinemas on March 17, 2028. However, the franchise itself is far from over.
The eleventh film, expected to begin production this summer, will be directed by Louis Leterrier from a script written by Christina Hodson and Michael Lesslie.
Several major stars are expected to return for the final chapter, including Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs, and Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw. Their comeback marks a return to the main storyline after the 2019 spin-off Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.
Although Fast Forever is expected to conclude the central storyline, Universal reportedly plans to continue expanding the franchise through future spin-offs and standalone projects.
is expanding beyond cinema again, with new TV projects officially in development at Peacock.
Vin Diesel revealed at an NBCUniversal presentation that multiple series are planned, originally suggesting up to four. However, only one show is currently in active development, while others remain in early stages at Universal Television.
Diesel is expected to serve as an executive producer across the projects, though he is not likely to star, with potential cameo appearances being considered. The main pilot is being written by Mike Daniels, who will also co-run the series with Wolfe Coleman.
Other executive producers include Neal Moritz, Chris Morgan, and teams from One Race and Original Film. Details about the plot and release date remain undisclosed, but the series is expected to arrive after the final film, Fast Forever, which lands in 2028.
This is not the franchise’s first move into TV the animated series Fast & Furious Spy Racers ran on Netflix for six seasons from 2019 to 2021.
Overall, the franchise has now grossed over $7 billion worldwide, and its 2001 debut film is being marked with a special 25th anniversary screening at the Cannes Film Festival.