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SEE YOU AGAIN

Vin Diesel Spills Shocking Twist for Last ‘Fast and Furious'

The actor also teased the film’s tentative release window.

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Vin Diesel at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Images)
ALL LOVE ALWAYS

Vin Diesel Appears to Declare Long Feud With The Rock Over

It appears the two Hollywood strongmen have put the past behind them.

Julia Ornedo

Vin Diesel during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.
OLIVE BRANCH?

Vin Diesel and The Rock Share Tense Moment at Golden Globes

The two actors were rumored to have shared a feud for years, but claimed they resolved their differences in 2023.

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Vin Diesel, wearing sunglasses, stares forward as he’s photographed outside an event in Los Angeles.
HORRIFYING

Vin Diesel Sued By Ex-Assistant Alleging 2010 Sexual Assault

The alleged assault, which the actor’s lawyer called “outlandish,” occurred in 2010—at the same time the actor was filming “Fast Five.”

Josh Fiallo

XFL co-owner Dwayne Johnson watches the game between the D.C. Defenders and the Seattle Sea Dragons from the sideline during the second quarter at Audi Field.
‘HOBBS IS BACK’

Dwayne Johnson Ends Beef With Vin Diesel, Announces New Film

He previously said there was “no chance” he’d return to the franchise.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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HE’S BACK

‘Fast X’: Breaking Down the Bombshell End-Credits Surprise

The major return of a franchise star hints at mended fences between Hollywood egos. But it also reeks of desperation for the floundering film series.

Nick Schager

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NEED FOR SPEED

‘Fast X’ Is (Unintentionally) the Funniest Movie of the Year

At one point, while watching one of the worst films I’ve seen in a long time, that the terribleness broke me. I started laughing. A lot. In the end, I ended up having a ball.

Kevin Fallon

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WE’VE HAD ENOUGH

‘Fast X’ Is More Ridiculous and Exhausting Than You Think

Choose your cliché: The franchise is running out of gas! It’s spinning its wheels! It’s stuck in neutral!

Nick Schager

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LOOKING AHEAD

2023’s Most Hotly Anticipated Movies and TV Shows

Blockbusters, spin-offs, and Barbie—oh my! With so many fun and buzzy projects coming in the next year, we’ve rounded up 25 of the most exciting.

Fletcher Peters

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MAKE LIKE A TREE

‘I Am Groot’ Is a Delightful Marvel Superhero Kids Snack

The “Guardians of the Galaxy” spinoff, airing on Disney+, explores the life of Groot, the terribly cute tree-tyke voiced by Vin Diesel. It’s sharply designed and heavy on charm.

Nick Schager

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SO MUCH FOR FAMILY

Justin Lin Bows Out of Directing ‘Fast X’

A reason was not officially given for Lin’s departure, which comes as a shock to fans just days into production on the franchise’s tenth entry.

AJ McDougall

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