“DISGRACEFUL!” Vin Diesel Drops Shocking Fast & Furious Bombshell — Fans Are Furious

Vin Diesel, the iconic face of the Fast & Furious saga, has officially confirmed that the family — and the cars — are coming back. While the 11th installment is currently set to hit theaters in April 2027, it’s not just the date that has fans talking. What’s really sparking buzz is Vin’s unexpected promise: a return no one saw coming — and one that’s leaving even longtime fans divided.

It’s been two years (release date: May 2023) since Fast X, and we might have to wait another two for the 11^th film in the franchise and, according to Vin, the final one.

Vin Diesel mentioned the indefinite release date at Fuel Fest, a car enthusiast event in Pomona, California.

Joined by his Fast and Furious co-stars, Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker; Vin Diesel, shared with a crowd of fans what to expect from the final Fast and Furious film.

Vin Diesel announced the return of his brother.

When asked by the studio if they could release the 11^th edition of the franchise in April 2027, he replied, “‘Under three conditions.’ First, is to bring the franchise back to L.A.! The second thing was to return to the car culture, to the street racing! The third thing was reuniting Dom and Brian O’Conner.”

The third request left most people confused, as Paul Walker, who played the character of Brian O’Connor from the first movie till the middle of Furious 7, passed away at the age of 40 in 2013.

Walker’s brothers, Caleb and Cody, stepped in as stand-ins to help complete Brian’s remaining scenes.

They achieved this in the final scene of Furious 7, where Brian chooses to leave the crew behind to focus on his family, by digitally integrating Paul Walker’s face onto his brother’s body. This is the direction Fast 11 might be heading in as well.

Some believed it was inappropriate.

However, many Paul Walker fans didn’t appreciate the idea and criticized Vin Diesel:

• Please NO, it will be traumatising for the viewers, let Paul rest in peace now.
• Not making enough money huh, Vin? Let Brian rest. The best movies are behind you.
• That’s 100% unethical! Anything for a dollar, eh? I watch the first two movies and that was too much. This is a perfect example for how once you join the industry, you never get to leave. A BILLION YEAR contract.
• This isn’t respect. It’s milking the franchise for all it’s worth on the back of a dead man. Disgraceful.

Some people offered their ideas.

Others shared their own suggestions of what could be done in the next Fast and Furious. “If the Fast and Furious franchise was smart, they would recast the role of Brian with Cody Walker, brother of Paul Walker, in the role, instead of using CGI.”

But others agreed with the studio’s way of bringing Brian back, as long as they have done it with approval. “As long as it’s done with his family’s permission, and they do what they did with Paul’s brothers in Furious 7, I personally don’t think this is a bad thing. What happened to Paul was a tragedy, and he deserved to be there ‘til the very end. This way he gets to be a part of the end of the franchise.”

Here, you can read about the touching 20-year friendship between Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez.