Fast & Furious Franchise Expands to TV with Four New Shows

Universal is significantly expanding the Fast & Furious universe with plans for four new television programs set to debut on Peacock. This strategic move into television follows the recent announcement that the franchise's concluding film, Fast Forever, is slated for a March 17, 2028, theatrical release. Vin Diesel expressed that the fans' long-standing desire for more stories about legacy characters made the expansion into the TV space a natural progression.

Diesel stated that the timing became 'right' with Donna Langley's increased oversight at Universal, ensuring the franchise's core integrity and international appeal would be preserved. This venture marks a major step beyond the franchise's previous television effort, the animated Netflix series Fast & Furious Spy Racers. The producers, including Diesel himself, aim to bring the family's extensive stories to a new medium, leveraging 25 years of cinematic success that has grossed over $7 billion worldwide.

Fast X, released in 2023, was initially intended as the first part of a two-part finale. However, its reception reportedly prompted a reconsideration, leading to the revised March 2028 release date for Fast Forever. Diesel shared that returning to Los Angeles for the finale holds significant emotional weight, viewing it as a way to 'close it out right' and honor the franchise's roots. The franchise will also celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Cannes Film Festival.