‘Fast And Furious 10’ Revs Up For An April 2023 Release Date
F9hit theaters in late June and many people have probably put it in their rearview mirror. If you look up ahead on the highway, however, you’ll see a big metaphorical billboard, complete with a release date, forFast & Furious 10(which is not the official title, but just roll with it, like a set of muscle car wheels).Entertainment Weekly(by way ofThe Hollywood Reporter) first broke the news that the untitled tenth film in theFast & Furiousfranchise will speed into theaters onApril 7, 2023. With any luck (please, God), we’ll all be back at the movies by then and won’t have to think twice about sitting down in a theater.
Both sites note that franchise starsVin Diesel,Michelle Rodriguez,Tyrese Gibson,Chris “Ludacris” Bridges,Jordana Brewster, and most importantly,Sung Kang, are expected to return.
John Cena, who debuted this summer as the brother of Diesel’s character, Dominic Toretto, sounds iffier, according to EW. At this point, due to his feud with theFelliniesqueDiesel (who also produces and apparently coaxes performances out of other actors),Dwayne Johnsonhasruled himself outof any future involvement in the series, though there’s always the chance he could pop up in a sequel to the spin-off,Hobbs & Shaw.
If you’ve seenF9andits credits scene, then you know it set up a possible return for one other big-name actor, too.
Objects in the Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
On the highway of life, there are bound to beFast & Furioussequels. It’s something parents teach their children (or ought to) when they’re spoon-feeding them cereal and life lessons about the importance of family.
TheFast & Furiousfranchise started out as aPoint Breakknock-off, with hot rods substituted for surfboards, Diesel in place of Patrick Swayze, andPaul Walkerinstead of Keanu Reeves. The first movie,The Fast and the Furious, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, just three days before the U.S. release ofF9.
Over time, the franchise did evolve to become a #family affair with increasingly over-the-top stunts. It’s Diesel’s baby, and now, it’s nearing the end of its long road. He’s billedFast & Furious 10and11as the two-part"finale of the saga.“Fans are looking forward tojustice for Han, and those of us who have only ever watched parts of the series on planes are looking forward to the day when we can finally sit down and watch it all in order. (I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never seenTokyo Drift,among other entries. Bad person?)
