The Fast & Furious franchise is preparing for a major shift as it nears the end of its long run in theaters. After earning about $7.4 billion worldwide since 2001, the series remains one of NBCUniversal’s most valuable properties. Even as the films approach a final chapter, the studio is moving the brand into streaming and expanding its reach across platforms.
At the NBCUniversal Upfront presentation, star Vin Diesel announced that four television projects tied to the franchise are in development for Peacock. Diesel appeared alongside The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and told the audience that fans have been asking for more stories for years. He said the studio waited until leadership changes gave them confidence the characters would be handled carefully in a new format.
“For the last decade, we have realized that the fans have wanted more,” Diesel said. “They wanted us to expand the legacy characters, their stories. The desire has been for us to enter the TV space.”
Despite Diesel’s claim, sources speaking to Variety said only one live-action series is currently in active development. That project will be led by Mike Daniels, known for Sons of Anarchy, and Wolfe Coleman of Shades of Blue. Both will serve as writers, executive producers, and co-showrunners. Diesel will also executive produce along with longtime franchise producers Neal Moritz and Chris Morgan, among others. Plot details have not been released.
This is not the first time the franchise has expanded to television. The animated series Fast & Furious: Spy Racers ran on Netflix from 2019 to 2021 and focused on a younger member of the Toretto family. More recently, reports in late 2025 suggested Universal had explored several live-action ideas, including a prequel about Dominic Toretto, a spinoff centered on Roman and Tej, and a series built around Han. It is not clear if those concepts are still active or if they connect to Diesel’s announcement.
Universal’s strategy points to a broader effort to keep the franchise alive beyond theaters. The final film, now titled Fast Forever, is scheduled for release on March 17, 2028. That date comes five years after the cliffhanger ending of Fast X. As the series marks its 25th anniversary, the studio appears determined to extend its lifespan in a media landscape where established brands often carry more weight than new ideas.
The move also reflects the growing importance of streaming platforms like Peacock, where recognizable franchises can drive subscriptions and viewer loyalty. For NBCUniversal, the decision to expand Fast & Furious into television signals confidence that the brand still has strong audience demand, even as the theatrical run comes to a close.
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