According to a recent report, Fast 11 may mark the end of Vin Diesel's journey in the iconic Fast and Furious franchise. Speculations are also swirling around the potential absence of Jason Momoa, who portrayed the villain in the previous installment, Fast X. The film ended with a cliffhanger, leaving fans with unanswered questions. Initially, Fast X was slated to be the first part of a trilogy, but due to lackluster box office results, there are now rumors suggesting that Fast 11 could be the final movie in the series.
A speculative report from Jeff Sneider (via The InSneider) indicates that the upcoming film will take a 'back to basics' approach, following the hefty $340 million budget of Fast X. It is expected that Fast 11 will have a budget of '$200 million or less' and will see the franchise return to its roots, focusing on a single major heist or race. According to Sneider, this will be Vin Diesel's 'last job' as Dominic Toretto, a character he has portrayed in every main Fast and Furious film since its inception in 2001, including a cameo role in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.
Naturally, these rumors should be taken with a grain of salt until Universal, director Louis Leterrier, or anyone involved in the production provides official comments. Another report from The InSneider suggests that Universal might introduce a new villain for Dom and his crew, opting not to bring back Jason Momoa's character, Dante Reyes. Reyes served as the main antagonist in Fast X, seeking revenge against Dom and his team following the events of Fast Five. The cliffhanger ending of Fast X left Dom and his son trapped in a dam wired with explosives, raising questions about how the story will progress without Reyes.
Shortly after the release of Fast X in May 2023, Vin Diesel took to Instagram to announce that Fast 11 would be released on April 4, 2025. He shared a photo of himself with Jason Momoa, expressing how Fast X was only the first part and how Momoa had created a scene-stealing character. Meanwhile, Universal announced a Fast and Furious spinoff movie starring Dwayne Johnson, reprising his role as Luke Hobbs. In a mid-credits scene in Fast X, a confrontation was teased between Johnson and Momoa's character, Reyes. This indicates that there might be a resolution to the cliffhanger before Fast 11 hits theaters. The spinoff, titled Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Reyes, will serve as a bridge between the two films and is expected to premiere prior to Fast 11. Both Johnson and Diesel will serve as executive producers, although Diesel is not expected to appear on-screen.
In a social media post, Dwayne Johnson confirmed that he and Vin Diesel have put their past feud behind them and will lead with 'brotherhood and resolve.' Johnson also mentioned his commitment to putting the audience first, which will inform his approach to the Luke Hobbs spinoff. Fans eagerly await these developments to see how all the pieces will come together, bringing closure to the Fast and Furious franchise. Regardless of the outcome, viewers can look forward to a couple more films to satisfy their high-octane cravings.
