It’s been almost two years sinceVin Dieseland his family were last seen on screen inFast X, and while it has been confirmed that one more installment is coming to close out the saga, its road to theaters has been long and winding. Still lacking an official release date,Fast X: Part 2has yet to enter production, but Diesel just took to his personal Instagram to drop a major update on the future of the franchise. Diesel revealed thatFast X: Part 2will finally begin filming this summer in Los Angeles, and while he doesn’t mention anything about a potential release date, its most likely window will certainly come in the latter half of 2026, if not even early in 2027.
The most recent installment in theFast & Furiousfranchise,Fast X, was not particularly beloved by critics, but it was a major hit among audiences, who drove the movie to a global box office total of more than $700 million. The film earned a 57% from reviewers onRotten Tomatoes, but fans gave it a solid 84% score.Fast Xalso features the return of franchise veteranDwayne Johnsonto his role of Luke Hobbs, and while his role in the film is limited to the post-credit scene, he is expected to step into a larger capacity in the 11th and final installment. Also expected to return to a larger role inFast X: Part 2isJason Statham’s Deckard Shaw, who features in one scene inFast X, but his cameo further builds out a stacked ensemble for the sequel.
Johnson and Statham Teamed Up a Few Years Ago for a ‘F&F’ Movie
Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson teamed up more than five years ago forFast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, the spin-off film set within theFast & Furiousuniverse that starsVanessa KirbyandIdris Elba.Hobbs & Shawearned a solid 67% from critics and 88% from audiences onRotten Tomatoesand was also a major hit at the box office, grossing $760 million globally and still turning a profit despite a colossal $200 million budget.Hobbs & Shawis one of the highest-ratedFast & Furiousmovies ever, currently sitting at #4 behindFurious Seven,Fast Five, andFast & Furious 6.
Fast X: Part 2will begin filming this summer in Los Angeles, but it does not yet have an official release date. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on the film and watchFast XonPeacock.
Fast X: Part 2
