Vin Diesel provided an exciting update about the final installment of the Fast & Furious franchise during a surprise appearance at FuelFest on June 28. The actor confirmed that the concluding film, featuring his iconic character Dominic Toretto, is set to premiere in April 2027, and notably, Paul Walker’s character Brian O’Connor will return for the finale.
Return to Los Angeles for the Franchise’s Closing Chapter
The upcoming sequel to 2023’s Fast X will bring the story back to its origins, with principal filming and the story itself centered in Los Angeles. Diesel and co-star Jordana Brewster advocated for Universal Pictures to shoot the final movie in the city, even amid the L.A. wildfires earlier this year. This decision reflects a strong connection to the franchise’s beginnings 25 years ago.
Diesel captured this sentiment in an Instagram post featuring him and Brewster embracing, writing,
“Los Angeles needs it now more than ever… Los Angeles is where Fast and Furious started filming 25 years ago… and now Fast will finally return home. All love…”
Industry reports indicate no major competing releases are currently scheduled for April 2027, the same month Furious 7 debuted with the franchise’s largest opening weekend, grossing $392.2 million worldwide.
Speculation Grows Over How Paul Walker’s Character Will Reappear
Paul Walker, who tragically died in a car accident in November 2013, starred in six Fast & Furious films, including the original in 2001. After his death, the Furious 7 production combined archival footage, CGI, and input from Walker’s brothers Caleb and Cody to complete his character’s story with dignity.
With Diesel’s revelation that Brian O’Connor will reunite with the core group, fans are eager to learn how the character will be reintroduced. The last time audiences saw Brian, in Furious 7, he left the team to raise his son with Mia, Dom’s sister. Mia’s return in F9 explained Brian’s absence as dedicated family care, while an empty chair at the team’s cookout served as a poignant tribute to both the character and Walker himself.
Fans will need to await the 2027 release to witness the final chapter for Dom, Brian, and the extended Fast & Furious family.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why was Vin Diesel not in 2?
A. Interesting fact: Vin Diesel, known for his role as Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious series, wasn’t in 2 Fast 2 Furious. He did not join because of disagreements over creative ideas and contract terms. After the first movie’s success, Diesel worried about where the sequel was headed.
Q. How much rich is Vin Diesel?
A. Vin Diesel’s estimated net worth in 2025 is about $225 million. He earns most of his money from acting, producing, and filmmaking. The Fast & Furious movies have been very successful and have greatly boosted his wealth.
Q. Why wasn’t Vin Diesel in 2?
A. The success of “The Fast and the Furious” led to the approval of “2 Fast 2 Furious.” Paul Walker returned as Brian O’Connor, but Diesel chose not to come back because he wasn’t happy with the script’s quality.
Q. How rich is Vin Diesel?
A. Vin Diesel has earned an estimated $225 million mainly by acting in the highly successful Fast & Furious series and other big movies like The Chronicles of Riddick and XXX.
