Fast & Furious 11 delayed by budget disputes, Universal pushes release to 2028

Fast & Furious 11 budget dispute Alan Ritchson Vin Diesel Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures has kept the March 17, 2028 release date for Fast & Furious 11, also called “Fast Forever,” but production has not yet begun because of soaring budget costs. Actor Alan Ritchson told the Happy Sad Confused podcast that the project faces “many obstacles” and is “too expensive,” citing a disagreement over financing between Universal and franchise star Vin Diesel. Ritchson said the studio wants to cut costs, while Diesel has praised the script as the best he’s read in decades. Universal officials have warned that if the budget gap cannot be resolved the film could be scaled back, suspended or even cancelled. The budget impasse has pushed the final installment of the 30‑year franchise into uncertainty, with no new shooting schedule confirmed.

Entities: Alan Ritchson · Fast & Furious 11 · Fast & Furious 11 (Fast Forever) · Fast & Furious franchise · Fast Forever · Happy Sad Confused · Jason Momoa · Louis Leterrier · Mike Leslie · Universal Pictures · Vin Diesel

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[● 10 SOURCES] Universal Pictures announced Fast & Furious 11 (Fast Forever) for release on March 17, 2028. (Universal announced the date; article 98329e59, 8b2c98b1, 8adaaee9)
[● 5 SOURCES] Alan Ritchson appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to discuss Fast & Furious 11. (Ritchson spoke on the podcast; articles 98329e59, 5a89773f)
[● 5 SOURCES] Actor Alan Ritchson said the sequel is too expensive and faces many obstacles. (Alan Ritchson on Happy Sad Confused podcast)
[● 7 SOURCES] Production of Fast & Furious 11 has not begun and is delayed due to high budget costs. (Production stalled; articles 98329e59, 8b2c98b1, 62668603)
[● 5 SOURCES] Universal may cut the budget, scale back the production, or suspend Fast & Furious 11 if financial issues remain unresolved. (Studio warned of possible cuts; articles 98329e59, 8b2c98b1, 62668603)
[● 6 SOURCES] The sequel is referred to as “Fast Forever.” (Title used in articles; 98329e59, 8b2c98b1)
[● 2 SOURCES] Vin Diesel is described as the key driver and “manifester” for the Fast & Furious franchise. (Commentary by Alan Ritchson and media reports)
[● 3 SOURCES] Ritchson called for a more efficient shooting method and budget restraint. (Alan Ritchson on podcast)
[● 2 SOURCES] If budget issues are not resolved, Fast & Furious 11 could be cancelled. (Potential cancellation mentioned; articles 8b2c98b1, 62668603)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A budget disagreement exists between Universal and Vin Diesel over Fast & Furious 11. (Ritchson reported disagreement; article 8b2c98b1)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vin Diesel said the Fast & Furious 11 script is the best he has read in decades. (Vin Diesel quote; article 8adaaee9)