By Universal Pictures’ “Fast and Furious” franchise has been getting louder and more bombastic with each entry, culminating in “Fast X” which cost Universal an eye-watering $340 million to make.
Unfortunately the box-office has also been dropping off with the recent entries. The $714.6 million worldwide box-office haul of “Fast X”, combined with its home video and other revenues, was enough that it barely managed to not be a loss for Universal said one report last year.
Now, speaking with Variety, NBCUniversal Studio Chief Donna Langley says there’s “still gas in the tank” of this franchise but makes it clear that if the franchise were to move forward after the eleventh film in the series opens in 2026, it’d likely have keep its costs in check:
“Where we go next is a question. We may pivot another time and bring it back to the streets of L.A. and maybe make it a more intimate story.”
Langley also suggested a streaming spinoff, much like has been done for their “Pitch Perfect” and “Ted” is possible, saying “‘Fast and Furious’ is a good one” in response to a question as to what other films could inspire similar programming.
Whether Universal’s frugality regarding these movies will impact “Fast XI,” it’s too early to tell at present. It has long been suggested the final entry will be primarily set in the Los Angeles setting of the first film which could help in terms of budget savings.
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