Overview

• A Wall Street Journal report says there is no approved script or release date and many cast deals remain unsigned for the planned final film.
• Cost-saving options under discussion include fewer international locations and smaller roles for some returning stars to reduce salaries and travel.
• Universal’s caution follows Fast X’s heavy spending and limited returns, with reports citing roughly $340 million in production costs against about $705 million worldwide box office and UK filings pointing to high net outlays.
• Vin Diesel has promoted an April 2027 goal along with a return to Los Angeles, a street‑racing focus, and a Dom–Brian reunion, proposals not confirmed by the studio and potentially costly given the unresolved approach to Paul Walker’s character.
• If the finale cannot be brought down to the target budget, reporting indicates Universal may pivot to lower‑cost continuations such as character spinoffs or a TV project.