Dom Toretto is back on the tracks for the final chapter of Fast and Furious, as Vin Diesel shares a new image from training and production prep.
The new image shows Diesel in the early filming stages with his iconic 1970 Dodge Charger. Director Louis Leterrier confirms that Fast XI will be released in 2026, bringing the franchise back to LA for a full-circle ending.
Early Filming Stages Revealed
A new image shared by star Vin Diesel on Instagram marks the early stages of filming for the feature as he gets back into “track training” for the final film. In the black and white image, Diesel can be seen on the tracks, kneeling in front of his signature 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.
Ahead of filming for the final chapter, Diesel captioned the photo: To be back on the track training…where we filmed our emotional flashbacks in 2019… Surreal. Grateful and blessed…
What to Expect From Fast XI
While most details about the film are kept tightly under wraps, the movie will pick up in the aftermath of Fast X. Dom and the Fast family will face Dante, a threat who arrives from their past to shatter Dom’s world. Dante (Jason Momoa) is unlike any villain seen before in the franchise as he directly targets Dom’s son. The movie ends on a cliffhanger with Dom shielding his son from Dante’s attempt to wipe them out, leading to intense speculation about Part 2.
John Cena’s Sacrifice
A poignant moment in Fast X comes when Jakob (John Cena), sacrifices himself to save his brother Dom and his nephew. It’s an intense scene that leaves a significant impact as it sets up even higher stakes for Part 2.
A Deep Dive into Dante
Dante (Jason Momoa) has emerged as one of the most notable villains this franchise has seen. Described as silly, threatening, and like a gay techno Joker
, Momoa’s character brings a unique energy to the series that fans have embraced positively.
Behind The Scenes with Louis Leterrier
Speaking to Collider at CCXP, director Louis Leterrier revealed more about the production timeline: It’s filming early next year, and it’s coming out in 2026, which will be exactly to the day, 25 years since the first one came out
. He also touched upon bringing the franchise full circle by returning to Los Angeles: That’s what we wanna do. We wanna bring it back home, and still have a great big journey to tell
.
Returning faces include Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, and Sung Kang among others. Thanks to the mid-credit scene of Fast X, Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) will also be part of this climactic finish.
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