Vin Dieseljust provided a major update for the next installment in theFast and Furiousfranchise through his Instagram account. The actor who portrays Dominic Toretto stated thatZach Deanis writing the story forFast XI. Dean holds a story credit forFast X, so his return should provide the family’s final mission with plenty of continuity.Fast XIwas previously scheduled to race into theaters on August 07, 2025, but Collider exclusively reported that thesequel will be launched at an unspecified date in 2026. It’s unclear at this time whether Dean is replacing or writing alongside previously announced writersChristina HodsonandOren Uziel.
The last time Dean was involved with the franchise,Fast Xfollowed Dominic Toretto and his crew as they fought against Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa). The antagonist was ready to take down the entire team while looking for revenge for his father’s death. Their rivalry took the ensemble cast to Italy and Brazil, following theFast and Furiousfranchise tradition of taking our heroes and villains around the world in a full-throttle adventure with the latest weapons and vehicle technology. Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson), and Tej Parker (Ludacris) also returned for last year’s sequel, which earnedmore than $700 million at the global box office.
The final installment of theFast and the Furiousfranchise is currently in the early stages of pre-production, with cameras rolling at some point next year in order to hit the 2026 release date.Diesel recently shared an image from the track, announcing he’s already training up for the final film. The first half ofFast Xgave audiences a taste of what’s to come, with Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Gisele Yashar (Gal Gadot) making brief appearances during the ending of the blockbuster and a post-credit sequence. It remains to be seen if the stars will indeed return for the upcoming sequel, or if the story will go in a different direction once the Toretto family returns to the big screen.
Who Else Is Working on the Script for ‘Fast XI’?
It had been previously reported thatHodson and Uziel would be writing the screenplay forFast XI. With Diesel’s post, they may be still collaborating with Dean on the project, as there’s been no announcement of their exit. Hodson recently worked onBirds of PreyandThe Flash, two major installments from the DC Extended Universe. Uziel was attached to theMortal Kombatfilm adaptation before he was selected to work on the final adventure the Toretto family will embark on.
A new release date hasn’t been confirmed forFast XI. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they must confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced. Fueled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to shatter Dom’s world and destroy everything – and everyone – he loves.
