Jason Momoa’s New Fast & Furious Update Isn’t What Fans Want to Hear

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The Fast & Furious series is a huge action movie franchise, but finishing the story has been challenging. After the release of *Fast X* in 2023, the next movie, *Fast X – Part 2*, has been stuck in development. There have been disagreements between Vin Diesel and the studio about how to move forward. While Diesel suggested a possible 2027 release a few months ago, previous potential dates haven’t worked out. Fans are eager for a firm announcement, so Jason Momoa’s recent update, whatever it may be, is likely to be frustrating.

Jason Momoa recently shared on the Bingeworthy podcast that he’s eager to reprise his role as Dante, the villain from Fast X. He said fans around the globe have really embraced the character, which he finds amazing. However, he hasn’t received a script yet, so a return isn’t likely in the immediate future.

Can Fast X — Part 2 Be Ready for a 2027 Release Date?

Filming schedules can be unpredictable, and sometimes actors are the last to know details. However, Jason Momoa’s recent statements suggest that production on *Fast X – Part 2* isn’t starting very soon. The fact that the script isn’t finished implies that Vin Diesel and the team aren’t prepared to begin filming in the immediate future. While some big-budget movies like *Avengers: Doomsday* have started filming without a completed script, every project is unique. It appears the script is a major challenge for *Fast X – Part 2*; Tyrese Gibson mentioned last year that he hadn’t even seen a draft yet.

The film could face challenges due to the massive scale of the *Fast & Furious* franchise and the lengthy production process. Filming *F9*, for instance, took over five months, from June to November 2019. To meet a 2027 release date for *Fast X – Part 2*, it’s important to start filming soon to allow enough time for everything – from the initial shooting to visual effects and any necessary reshoots. While Vin Diesel wants to return the series to its street racing origins, even a smaller film in the franchise will be a complicated project.

Universal needs to quickly finalize plans for *Fast X – Part 2* to secure a profitable release date in 2027. That year is already crowded with major movie releases from various studios, including several big films from Universal itself, like an upcoming Illumination movie, *How to Train Your Dragon 2*, and *Shrek 5*. While Universal has a placeholder date for a movie during the holiday season, all previous *Fast & Furious* films have premiered in the spring or summer. The studio wants to avoid releasing the franchise’s conclusion at the same time as *Avengers: Secret Wars*, as that would likely hurt its box office performance. Universal is quickly running out of ideal release windows to ensure *Fast X – Part 2* is a major success.

Let’s hope the next news about the movie is more positive. Some believe the *Fast & Furious* series has peaked and it might be best to end it now, before audiences lose interest. The team already missed the opportunity to release *Fast X – Part 2* during the franchise’s 25th anniversary, and further delays will likely disappoint fans. Maybe the script will be finished by the end of the year, allowing Vin Diesel to get things moving again.

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2025-09-19 22:13