Universal Pictures is overhauling its approach to the Fast and the Furious franchise with Vin Diesel, as reported by The InSneider. The studio, recognising the excessive scale of Fast X, with its staggering $340 million production budget, is opting for a more streamlined strategy for the Fast 11. The aim is to adopt a “lean and mean” approach, targeting a budget of “under $200 million” for the upcoming film starring Vin Diesel.
Insiders reveal that the focus of Fast 11, the latest in the Fast and the Furious franchise with Vin Diesel, will shift away from extravagant globe-trotting adventures, pivoting towards a more grounded narrative centred around a singular major heist or race, marking a departure from the Fast and the Furious franchise’s tendency to embrace the “bigger is better” mantra with each successive film. The intention is to rein in spending and bring the series back to its roots.
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Vin Diesel is set to make a return in what is speculated to be his character’s “one last ride.” This contradicts earlier discussions about the potential development of a twelfth film. While there were previous hints of Jason Momoa’s Dante Reyes playing a pivotal villain role, new information suggests a shift in focus towards introducing a fresh antagonist if Fast 11 indeed serves as the Fast and the Furious franchise’s finale.
The unresolved cliffhanger from Fast X leaves the fate of several characters of the Fast and the Furious franchise hanging in the balance. Despite grossing $714.6 million globally, the film’s under-performance on a colossal budget has prompted Universal to exercise caution before green-lighting further sequels. In response, the studio is taking austerity measures to ensure the financial viability of the franchise.
Universal has slated Fast 11, the next installment in the Fast and the Furious franchise with Vin Diesel for release on April 4th, 2025. The controversy surrounding Vin Diesel, who faces allegations of sexual assault from 2010, hasn’t deterred the studio from including him in what is projected to be a significant installment for his character. Concurrently, Vin Diesel’s involvement in a new Riddick movie signals ongoing confidence in the actor’s broader appeal and potential franchise contributions.
As Universal recalibrates the Fast and the Furious franchise with Vin Diesel, the eleventh chapter is poised to deliver a more grounded, cost-effective, and character-driven narrative. With the promise of fewer globe-trotting escapades and a renewed focus on a singular heist or race, Fast 11 aims to strike a balance between spectacle and storytelling while navigating the challenges posed by the series’ success.
Let us know in the comments how you feel about The Fast and the Furious going back to its roots.
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