Fast Forever: Script Praise, Directorial Uncertainty, and a 2028 Release Target

The actor-producer reaffirmed the franchise’s planned finale for March 17, 2028. Director Louis Leterrier, who helmed *Fast X*, told Polygon he has not yet read the script and cannot confirm when—or if—production will begin.

“Fast Forever” Director Hasn’t Read The Script

The *Fast & Furious* saga began in 2001 and has grown to ten mainline films, a spin-off (*Hobbs & Shaw*), and TV projects. *Fast X* (May 19 2023) ended on a cliffhanger involving Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa). The upcoming installment, *Fast Forever*, is billed as the series’ emotional conclusion and will reconnect to the original street-racing roots.

Vin Diesel Says FAST FOREVER Is the “Best Script” He’s Read in Decades: “I Am Still Crying” — GeekTyrant

• August 1 – Diesel shares an Instagram clip of the 2001 trailer and praises the *Fast Forever* script.

Fast Forever | Vin Diesel says he’s still crying after reading sequel script, calling it the best he’s “read in decades”

• August 3 – Media outlets report Diesel’s “best script” comment.

AV Club

• August 21 – The original *The Fast and the Furious* returns to U.S. theaters for its 25th anniversary.

People Magazine

• May 19 2023 – *Fast X* hits theaters, setting up the narrative that *Fast Forever* will resolve.

Vin Diesel Says FAST FOREVER Is the “Best Script” He’s Read in Decades: “I Am Still Crying” — GeekTyrant

• March 17 2028 – Official release date for *Fast Forever* as announced by the studio.

Vin Diesel Says FAST FOREVER Is the “Best Script” He’s Read in Decades: “I Am Still Crying” — GeekTyrant

• The franchise has generated over $7 billion worldwide.

Vin Diesel Says FAST FOREVER Is the “Best Script” He’s Read in Decades: “I Am Still Crying” — GeekTyrant

• *Fast X* cost north of $378 million, prompting budget-restraint discussions for the sequel.

Fast Forever | Vin Diesel says he’s still crying after reading sequel script, calling it the best he’s “read in decades”

• Diesel’s Instagram caption emphasized the script’s emotional impact and urged fans to revisit the 2001 film before the 2028 finale.

Vin Diesel Says FAST FOREVER Is the “Best Script” He’s Read in Decades: “I Am Still Crying” — GeekTyrant

• Universal Pictures and One Race Films have not announced a filming start date, leaving the production schedule ambiguous.

Fast and Furious 11 Script Leaves Vin Diesel “Still Crying”

• “You have no idea… When March 17th 2028 comes… you will thank God you got to see the First one in the theaters this summer,” — Vin Diesel

People Magazine

• “I just read the Fast Forever script by Mike Leslie. It is the best script I have read in decades,” — Vin Diesel

AV Club

• “Well, uh, I’d love to tell you the full truth, but I can’t,” — Louis Leterrier

AV Club

• No outlet has confirmed that principal photography has begun; Universal has not announced a filming start date.

Fast and Furious 11 Script Leaves Vin Diesel “Still Crying”

• Budget figures for *Fast Forever* remain unverified beyond Ritchson’s comment and the $378 million cost cited for *Fast X*.

Fast Forever | Vin Diesel says he’s still crying after reading sequel script, calling it the best he’s “read in decades”

• The status of Michael Lesslie’s final script version is unclear, as sources differ on whether it has been delivered to the director.

Fast Forever | Vin Diesel says he’s still crying after reading sequel script, calling it the best he’s “read in decades”

• The franchise’s final chapter remains slated for March 17, 2028.

Fast and Furious 11 Script Leaves Vin Diesel “Still Crying”

• Fans can revisit the series origin with the August 21 theatrical re-release of *The Fast and the Furious*.

People Magazine

• Further production updates are expected from Universal Pictures and One Race Films, though no specific filming timeline has been disclosed.

Fast and Furious 11 Script Leaves Vin Diesel “Still Crying”