Fast & Furious 11 Release Date: March 17, 2028
Universal lists Fast Forever for a March 17, 2028 theatrical release, and the Associated Press reports the same date. The movie many fans still call Fast & Furious 11 has a release date, but not a locked production schedule.
Fast Forever Quick Facts
- Official title: Fast Forever.
- U.S. theatrical release: March 17, 2028.
- Distributor: Universal Pictures.
- Production status: Vin Diesel named December as a conditional target; Universal has not announced that filming has started.
- Director: not listed on Universal’s official movie page as of September 2, 2026.
- Cast: Universal has not published a full official lineup for the sequel.
- Trailer: no Fast Forever trailer is posted on the official movie page yet.
At a 25th anniversary screening on Aug. 18, Vin Diesel told Variety, “We start shooting in December, if I can make good on the request from the studio.” The conditional wording makes December a target, not a Universal start-of-production announcement.
Diesel also said four writing teams worked on the script over four years. He said he cried when he read the latest version, which he believes gives the saga the ending it needs. That is his reaction to the script, not a guarantee of what the final film will look like.
Fast Forever Is the Official Title
Fast Forever is Universal’s name for the eleventh mainline movie. It follows Fast X, whose cliffhanger left Dominic Toretto and his crew in serious trouble.
Fans still use “Fast & Furious 11” because it is the easiest way to identify the film. Fast Forever is the official title and the last chapter currently planned for the main saga.
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Image: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.The last set video caused confusion
In July, Diesel posted a video from a set with Dom’s Dodge Charger and thanked fans for waiting. It looked like filming had started. TheWrap later reported that the footage came from a World Cup promotion, not Fast Forever production.
That is why the December update needs context. Diesel is the star and a producer, so his comments are relevant. They still do not replace a production notice from Universal. A date can move if the script, locations, financing, or cast schedules change.
Cast and director details are still open
Universal has not announced the full Fast Forever cast. The return of Gal Gadot and Dwayne Johnson remains unresolved after their appearances in Fast X and its post-credit scene, and the studio has not published a final lineup for the last movie.
Louis Leterrier directed Fast X, but Universal has not announced the director for Fast Forever. TheWrap reported that Michael Lesslie was brought in to rewrite a script previously credited to Aaron Rabin and Zach Dean.
The final chapter still has to resolve the Fast X cliffhanger and decide how to close the Toretto story. Diesel’s confidence in the script gives the movie a talking point, but it does not tell us which characters will return or how the ending will work.
What Remains Unconfirmed
The release date is public, while the production start is not. December is the month Diesel named, but no cameras are confirmed to be rolling, and the earlier promotional footage was not production.
The next concrete update should be Universal’s start-of-production notice, a director announcement, or a cast list. Until then, Fast Forever has a scheduled theatrical date and a conditional filming target, while the final cast and the ending remain open.
Fast & Furious 11 Release Date FAQ
When is Fast & Furious 11 coming out?
Fast Forever is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on Friday, March 17, 2028. That is the current date on Universal Pictures’ official page. International release dates can differ by market, so local cinema listings will matter closer to launch.
Is Fast Forever the same movie as Fast & Furious 11?
Yes. Fast Forever is the official title for the eleventh mainline Fast & Furious movie. “Fast & Furious 11” remains the common search name because it identifies where the film sits after Fast X.
Has Fast Forever started filming?
Universal has not announced a production start. Vin Diesel said the team was targeting December, but he made the timing conditional on meeting the studio’s request. The July footage with Dom’s Charger was tied to a World Cup promotion rather than sequel production.
Is there a Fast Forever trailer?
No official Fast Forever trailer is posted on Universal’s movie page as of September 2, 2026. Anniversary footage and promotional set videos should not be treated as a trailer for the sequel.
Who is confirmed for the Fast Forever cast?
Universal’s current page does not publish a full cast list. Vin Diesel has discussed the script and filming target, but the studio has not supplied a final lineup or resolved every Fast X return. Treat cast lists without a studio announcement as provisional.
Where will Fast Forever be available to watch?
The only official availability announced is a theatrical release. Universal has not posted a streaming service or home-release window for Fast Forever, and those details are normally confirmed much closer to release.
