Everything We Know About Fast X (2024)

There are family movies, and then there are “Family” movies — the ones about Dominic Toretto and his cohort of nigh-unkillable street-racing action stars. Fast X, the 10th installment in the (not counting the Hobbes & Shaw spin-off), hits theaters on May 19. Before you get behind the wheel, so to speak, let’s punch the NOS and tell you everything we know about Fast X.

The End of the Road

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While it’s almost certain that there will be Fast movies beyond Fast X and its confirmed sequel, the two are being promoted as the ending to the primary Fast saga. We already have the aforementioned Hobbs & Shaw, and there’s talk of other spin-offs, but Fast X will be the first part of Dom and his family’s grand finale.

A Threat from the Past

Fast Five, which came out in 2011, is generally credited with reinvigorating the franchise, and it’s arguably the best installment overall. Perhaps it makes sense, then, that Fast X harkens back to the series’ acclaimed midpoint, as the villain in the upcoming film is the son of Fast Five’s baddie. Jason Momoaplays Dante, the child of Hernan Reyes, the Brazilian drug boss who Dom and Brian obliterated with a giant safe, and Fast X is the story of his quest for revenge.

Here’s the official synopsis, per Universal, though — fair warning — it does contain what could be considered minor spoilers:

“The end of the road begins. Fast X, the tenth film in the Fast & Furious Saga, launches the final chapters of one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises, now in its third decade and still going strong with the same core cast and characters as when it began. Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved, and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything — and everyone — that Dom loves, forever. In 2011’s Fast Five, Dom and his crew took out nefarious Brazilian drug kingpin Hernan Reyes and decapitated his empire on a bridge in Rio De Janeiro. What they didn’t know was that Reyes’ son, Dante (Aquaman’s Jason Momoa), witnessed it all and has spent the last 12 years masterminding a plan to make Dom pay the ultimate price. Dante’s plot will scatter Dom’s family from Los Angeles to the catacombs of Rome, from Brazil to London, and from Portugal to Antarctica. New allies will be forged and old enemies will resurface. But everything changes when Dom discovers that his own 8-year-old son (Leo Abelo Perry, Black-ish) is the ultimate target of Dante’s vengeance.”

When You’re Here, You’re Family

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Dom’s family is really, really big, and so is the Fast X cast. Vin Diesel returns as Dominic Toretto, of course, as does Michelle Rodriguez, who plays his wife Letty Ortiz. Jordana Brewster is back as Dom’s sister, Mia Toretto. (Mia is married to Brian O’Connor, the character played by the late Paul Walker, who is canonically still alive in the Fast universe but has not appeared out of respect for Walker’s death.) Rounding out the core “family” are Tyrese Gibson’s Roman Pierce, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges as Tej Parker, Sung Kang as Han Seoul-Oh, and Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey.

There are other returning enemies and family members, too, and some of the characters have been both. Charlize Theron is back as Cipher, the cyberterrorist who was the main villain in The Fate of the Furious and a behind-the-scenes foe in Fast 9. John Cena, who was the main villain in the previous film, is back as Jakob Toretto, Dom and Mia’s once-estranged brother who is now back on their side. Jason Statham will appear again as Deckard Shaw, another one-time villain who now has some semblance of an alliance with the Dom. Shaw’s mom, Magdalene “Queenie” Shaw, will again be played by Helen Mirren. Anna Sawai (Elle) and Lucas Black (Sean Boswell) both return from Fast 9 as well. Scott Eastwood, who played Little Nobody in The Fate of the Furious, is back for Fast X.

Fast X adds lots of new characters, too. In addition to Momoa’s Dante, Captain Marvel star Brie Larson joins the franchise as Tess, a rogue agent from the Agency that Dom and Co. frequently work with. Rita Moreno will play Dom and Mia’s grandmother, Abuelita Toretto. Alan Ritchson joins the Fast franchise as Aimes, the new head of the Agency who took over after Mr. Nobody (Kurt Russell) was in a plane crash in the previous film. Lastly, Don Omar, Tego Calderón, Michael Rooker, and Cardi B also all return to round out the massive cast and reprise their roles from previous films.

Who Isn’t in This Movie?

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One person who won’t be in Fast X, barring any (truly) surprising cameo? Dwayne Johnson, who first appeared as Luke Hobbs in Fast Five. A federal agent-turned-ally to Dom and Co., Hobbs fought alongside the Family in the sixth, seventh, and eighth Fast movies and appeared in the spin-off Hobbs & Shaw. There are numerous reports that Johnson and Diesel did not get along, and that it’s these clashes that led to the former leaving the main franchise as of Fast 9. There’s no confirmation that he’ll be back for Fast X despite his connection to Fast Five, where his character debuted.

A Change Behind the Camera

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Fast X was originally supposed to be directed by Justin Lin, the director behind the third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and ninth Fast & Furious films. However, he dropped out of the project, reportedly due to disagreements with Diesel. Louis Leterrier, the director of The Transporter movies and Now You See Me, is behind the camera for Fast X in his stead, while Lin remains on board as one of the writers and producers. Leterrier has also been confirmed to direct the final installment as well.

When Does It Open?

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Fast X will hit theaters on May 16, two weeks after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, one week before The Little Mermaid, and two weeks before Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. In other words, it’ll have a lot of competition at the box office.

It’s unclear when Fast X will be streaming, and it will presumably be available as PVOD before it’s free anywhere. Despite being a Universal franchise, the Fast movies are all over the place rather than exclusively on Universal-owned Peacock, so it’s not necessarily a safe bet to assume Fast X will hit Peacock, though it likely will sometime after its theatrical run. That said, this is the kind of over-the-top, adrenaline-fueled, set piece-driven action spectacle that’s probably best enjoyed on the biggest screen possible.

Fast X opens in theaters everywhere on May 19, 2023.

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FAQs

What do I need to know before seeing Fast X? ›

  1. Hernan Reyes was a drug lord and overall shady businessman who appeared in "Fast Five." ...
  2. Dom and his crew stole $100 million from Reyes in an epic heist. ...
  3. Luke Hobbs killed Reyes. ...
  4. Dom and Letty are married. ...
  5. Paul Walker's character, Brian O'Conner, is still alive in the "Fast" franchise. ...
  6. Dom has a son, little Brian.
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What is the storyline for Fast X? ›

Is Fast X the last one? ›

Fast & Furious 10, officially called Fast X, hit theaters in May 2023, bringing Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto's action-packed blockbuster series to a near close. But while it's set to be the last chapter in the series and had the tagline "The Last Ride," Fast X will not be the last movie of the Fast & Furious franchise.

Will we see Brian in Fast X? ›

Fast X Only Brought Brian Back For A Flashback

The good news is that a Paul Walker Fast X return happened with Brian, but there was no CGI needed and nothing harmed the final story of Brian retiring to keep his family safe.

Why did Dom save the girl in Fast X? ›

So, the young woman Dom saves during the explosive street race in Rio is Elena's sister? Yep. In F10, Daniela Melchior plays Isabel, who turns out to be Elena's sister. This explains why Dom chooses to save her over his longtime friend Diogo (Luis Da Silva Jr.), whom we originally met in F5.

Is Little B really Dom's son? ›

Brian Toretto is Elena Neves and Dominic Toretto's young son. Dom first learns that he has a son during the events of The Fate of the Furious and has to rescue him from the villainous cyber-terrorist Cypher.

Why Dwayne Johnson not in Fast X? ›

Despite having been such an important part of the Fast and Furious series as Luke Hobbs, Dwayne Johnson publicly made it known he would not be appearing in Fast X due to his ongoing feud with Vin Diesel. However, taking into account The Rock's past as a professional wrestler, it might have been a work all along.

How is Gisele alive in Fast X? ›

The movie doesn't explicitly explain how this Fast & Furious character survived, but possible explanations include Mr. Nobody helping them fake their death or advanced technology healing their injuries.

Will Fast 11 be the last? ›

Quick Links Fast 11 Latest News Fast 11 Release Date Fast 11 Cast Story Details For The Next Fast & Furious Movie Fast 11 Will Be The Last In The Main Series Fast 11: Further News & Info Fast 11 is the highly anticipated sequel that continues the overarching storyline of Fast X, making it a true sequel in the Fast & ...

Is Dwayne Johnson in Fast X: Part 2? ›

The sequel sees Jason Momoa's titular superhero balancing his duties as king and Justice League member; while... Hollywood Actor Dwayne Johnson is set to step into the shoes of mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr.

Will Fast X have 2 parts? ›

Fast X Part 2 is scheduled for release at some point in 2026 but we don't have an exact date. The film was originally scheduled for release on 4 April 2025 but with shooting dates shifting and the production encountering delays in the wake of the 2023 Hollywood strikes, the film was subsequently pushed from this date.

Is John Cena in Fast X: Part 2? ›

Who's in Fast X: Part 2? No casting announcements have been officially made, but it's likely that the entire crew will return—with the possible exception of John Cena, whose character, Jakob Toretto, died in Fast X. On the other hand, no one ever really dies in the Fast universe, so don't rule it out.

What happened to Brian and Mia's son? ›

Jack is now attending pre-school. Brian, struggling to adjust to normal life, drove his son to pre-school in his blue Chrysler Town & Country.

Is Paul Walker alive in Fast X? ›

Paul Walker's character is still "very much alive" in 'Fast X'. The late actor - who died in a car crash aged 40 in 2013 - starred as Brian O'Conner in six movies in the adrenaline fuelled blockbuster franchise with his final appearance coming posthumously in 2013's 'Fast and Furious 6'.

What happened to Mia in Fast X? ›

She was later babysitting Dom's son Brian when members of the Agency ambushed the Toretto home. She protected Brian alongside Jakob, creating some exciting brother-sister fight scenes, but after that sequence, she went off to her own family, meaning she was absent for the rest of the movie.

Do you need to watch All Fast and Furious to watch Fast X? ›

Now, since Fast X is the first part of the two-part finale, it is wise to catch up with all the previous movies before watching the beginning of the end. On that front, we recommend watching all of the Fast & Furious movies in chronological order.

Do I need to see Fast 9 before Fast X? ›

You don't necessarily have to know the whole F9 plot in order to dive headfirst into the action before Fast X lands, but it definitely doesn't hurt to catch the key character developments and story threads that the movie either advances or, by the time of its out-of-this-world finale, leaves tantalizingly dangling for ...

Is Fast X connected to Fast and Furious? ›

The franchise might be almost 25 years old, but the Fast & Furious movies are bigger than ever. Fast X – the 10th entry in the franchise – raced into cinemas back in May 2023, exceeding expectations at the global box office and making $319 million globally.

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