Vin Diesel Drops Cryptic Thanksgiving Message About “Fast & Furious” Finale Drama

Vin Diesel has left Fast & Furious fans revved up with his Thanksgiving Instagram post—but not in the way you’d hope.

The longtime star of the high-octane franchise hinted at behind-the-scenes chaos surrounding the series’ long-awaited finale, and it sounds like everyone involved has a different vision for how things should end.

Diesel’s post shed light on the tug-of-war brewing over Fast 11, saying, “I got Universal in one ear saying we need FastX2 by March 2026! I have Comcast in the other ear saying we need two movies to be the Finale! Then the writer on Fast Five sent me this image and said we need to see DOM and HOBBS resolve their differences. I just want to get back to real street racing, practical stunts… and a reunion of that beautiful brotherhood. Happy Thanksgiving…”

The message is a stark reminder of just how far the Fast & Furious franchise has veered from its roots. Originally inspired by a 1998 article about illegal street racing, the first four films focused on car culture and relatable stakes. But starting with Fast Five in 2011, the franchise morphed into an over-the-top action saga featuring spy missions, globe-trotting heists, and gravity-defying stunts. While that evolution brought blockbuster success—Furious 7 grossed a record $1.5 billion worldwide—it has also alienated some longtime fans and, apparently, even Diesel himself.

Universal Pictures and Comcast seem determined to squeeze every drop out of the franchise, especially after Fast X underperformed despite its enormous budget. Originally pitched as the final chapter, Fast 11 has ballooned into at least two more movies, a Hobbs-focused spinoff, and endless speculation about the future. Diesel’s desire to return to “real street racing” could be at odds with the studio’s appetite for flashy spectacle, raising concerns about whether the saga can truly end on a high note.

The drama isn’t new for the Fast & Furious family. From last-minute director changes to well-documented clashes of egos between Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the franchise has weathered its fair share of turbulence. With production on Fast 11 looming, the creative differences could mean more bumps in the road before the series crosses the finish line.