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It Doesn't Look Good For 'Fast & Furious 11'
As this street race approaches the finish line, it faces potential disaster and uncertainty.
The Fast & Furious franchise (2001-2023) has so far grossed nearly $7.5 billion at the global box office with ten main entries and one spin-off, and fans are eagerly waiting for what should be the grand finale. However, it is currently facing serious development turmoil.
With such an impressive track record, giving the green light to another film seems like an obvious choice, especially since Fast & Furious 11 is touted as "the grand finale" of the long-running saga. However, a new update casts a cloud of uncertainty over the project.
A report from The Wall Street Journal states that there is still no approved script, no official release date, and no complete cast. The major issue is the budget, which the studio wants to drastically cut by at least $100 million, making many ideas from lead actor and producer Vin Diesel seem unfeasible.
From a business perspective, the studio's stance is understandable since returns have been declining since Fate of the Furious (2017), partly because post-COVID billion-dollar box offices are no longer guaranteed. Fast X (2023) barely turned a profit despite its production budget of over $340 million, grossing only $714.5 million.
This doesn't necessarily mean that the final installment won't be released, as even with a $100 million cut, there's still enough budget to deliver the spectacle fans want to see. It could still become a hit, but it may indicate a small trend showing that audiences might be losing a bit of interest.
With such an impressive track record, giving the green light to another film seems like an obvious choice, especially since Fast & Furious 11 is touted as "the grand finale" of the long-running saga. However, a new update casts a cloud of uncertainty over the project.
Less Exotic Locations And Smaller Roles For Characters
A report from The Wall Street Journal states that there is still no approved script, no official release date, and no complete cast. The major issue is the budget, which the studio wants to drastically cut by at least $100 million, making many ideas from lead actor and producer Vin Diesel seem unfeasible.
From a business perspective, the studio's stance is understandable since returns have been declining since Fate of the Furious (2017), partly because post-COVID billion-dollar box offices are no longer guaranteed. Fast X (2023) barely turned a profit despite its production budget of over $340 million, grossing only $714.5 million.
Still One Of The Studio's Biggest Hits
This doesn't necessarily mean that the final installment won't be released, as even with a $100 million cut, there's still enough budget to deliver the spectacle fans want to see. It could still become a hit, but it may indicate a small trend showing that audiences might be losing a bit of interest.
