Beginning today, Jan. 1, 2025, Max subscribers can stream the fourth installment of the Fast & Furious saga, which reunited fan-favorite cast members Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Paul Walker as Brian O’Conner, Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz, and Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto. Directed by Justin Lin, Fast & Furious served as a turning point for the franchise, shifting its focus toward action-packed heists and deepening the bonds of its iconic “family.” The film also introduced Gal Gadot as Gisele Yashar, marking her debut in the series. With thrilling car chases and a return to its roots, Fast & Furious was instrumental in setting the stage for the blockbuster franchise it would become.
The Legacy of the Fast & Furious Franchise
Since its humble beginnings in 2001, the Fast & Furious franchise has become one of the most successful and enduring in Hollywood. Across ten mainline films and spinoffs like Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, the series has grossed over $7 billion globally, cementing its legacy as a box-office powerhouse. Known for its larger-than-life action sequences and themes of family and loyalty, the franchise features an ensemble cast that includes Tyrese Gibson as Roman Pearce, Ludacris as Tej Parker, Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs, Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw, and Sung Kang as Han Lue. The films’ evolution from street-racing dramas to globe-trotting heist spectacles has captivated audiences worldwide.
The franchise also extended its reach with Fast & Furious Spy Racers, an animated series on Netflix. Featuring characters like Tony Toretto, Dominic Toretto’s younger cousin, the series follows a group of teens tasked with infiltrating a secret racing league controlled by a criminal organization. Running from 2019 to 2021, the six-season series introduced the Fast universe to a younger audience while maintaining the core themes of teamwork and action that fans love.
Looking Ahead to the 11th Film
The Fast & Furious saga is set to continue with its 11th film, slated for release in 2025. Following the dramatic events of Fast X, the upcoming installment will once again be directed by Louis Leterrier after directing Fast X, and is expected to deliver high-stakes action and emotional moments as it moves toward the conclusion of Dominic Toretto’s story. While details about the cast and plot remain under wraps, key players like Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jason Momoa are expected to return. Universal has also hinted at the possibility of additional spinoffs, signaling that the Fast & Furious universe will continue to grow even after the main saga concludes.
In February 2024, Diesel shared an Instagram post to suggest Fast 11 would be the end of the main saga. However, Ludacris later cast doubt on that sentiment. “The last one was open-ended, so to speak,” he told People. “It kind of left people hanging. I feel like we are definitely going to come back at some point very soon to surprise everyone. Will it be the last? I don’t know, but we shall see. A lot of other franchises, they may end, but they don’t really end. It’s almost like the beginning of something new, so I don’t feel like it’ll ever truly end either, but you never know.”
As far as when fans can expect the 11th installment, franchise star Jordana Brewster recently shared an uncertain update with Screen Rant. “I don’t have a timeline,” she explained. “I’m usually I mean, I’ll probably read it online, or I’ll try to, try to get some information out of Vin. [Laughs] But, no, I don’t know yet. But hopefully soon.”