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Vin Diesel Says Production Has Started on “Fast Forever,” the Final “Fast & Furious” Movie Set for 2028
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Vin Diesel Says Production Has Started on “Fast Forever,” the Final “Fast & Furious” Movie Set for 2028

The “Fast & Furious” franchise’s 11th and final theatrical chapter is now in production, with Vin Diesel posting behind-the-scenes remarks and a release date of March 17, 2028.

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Vin Diesel has announced that production has begun on Fast Forever, the 11th and final installment in the Fast & Furious film franchise, which launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious and has grown into a global multi-billion-dollar action property. Diesel, who is both a star and producer, made the announcement in connection with the franchise’s “final lap,” according to reports published Thursday.

Deadline reported that filming has commenced on Fast Forever and that the movie is scheduled for a March 17, 2028 premiere. The coverage describes Fast Forever as the culmination of the main series after more than two decades on screens, framing the project as the last theater release in the flagship storyline.

The announcement included Diesel messaging directly to fans through a behind-the-scenes video posted to Instagram, where he said, “I’m on set. People are grinding. Incredible crews are working.” In the same remarks, he credited viewers and emphasized how long production efforts have been underway, saying over the past three and a half years the team has been “grinding” to deliver what he described as “the most amazing finale.”

In the Instagram video, Diesel also said he wanted to thank audiences for their patience with both the studio and with him over time. He added that the weight of delivering a finale is part of the responsibility that comes with closing a long-running franchise, and he asked viewers to keep expectations on the work that is now underway on set.

Reports also note that the Fast & Furious franchise continues beyond the main films as television development. Yahoo News Canada, drawing on coverage that referenced a broader slate, pointed to a Fast & Furious TV series in development at Peacock, with Diesel serving as an executive producer.

The Fast Forever production update comes at a moment when major studio franchises are increasingly managing multiple formats at once, including theatrical releases and streaming projects. With Fast Forever now in production and tied to a specific 2028 theatrical date, the development timeline suggests the production schedule is focused on finishing the concluding film while other properties are expected to carry the broader brand into future years.

For audiences, the immediate practical effect is limited to the start of filming and a clarified endpoint for the main movie saga. The next steps, as reflected in the announcements, will be continued production updates, casting and crew confirmations as they are formally released, and eventual marketing tied to the March 17, 2028 premiere window.

Why It Matters

  • A new start date for the final Fast & Furious theatrical installment sets a clear timeline for when the franchise’s main story is expected to conclude.
  • The update affects entertainment audiences and industry schedules by giving studios and exhibitors a long lead time toward a specific 2028 release date.
  • Multiple Fast & Furious projects in film and streaming formats reflect how major studios plan long-term audience retention and production pipelines across different platforms.
  • The focus on crews and a multi-year build highlights the scale of labor and production investment required to close a long-running, high-cost franchise.

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Key Facts

  • Vin Diesel said production has started on Fast Forever, the 11th and final chapter in the Fast & Furious main film series.
  • Reports state Fast Forever is scheduled to premiere in theaters on March 17, 2028.
  • Deadline described the franchise as a multi-billion-dollar property, referencing roughly $7 billion in total.
  • In a behind-the-scenes Instagram video, Diesel said, “I’m on set. People are grinding. Incredible crews are working.”
  • In the same remarks, Diesel said the team has been working for about three and a half years to create what he called “the most amazing finale.”
  • Yahoo News Canada reported that a Fast & Furious TV series is in development at Peacock, with Diesel executive producing.