Vin Diesel Says ‘Fast Forever’ Script Left Him in Tears- “It’s the Best Script I’ve Read in Decades”

Published 08/01/2026, 9:26 PM CDT

May 28, 2019 - Los Angeles, California, U.S - Vin Diesel attends F. Gary Gray's star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Motion Pictures, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Vin Diesel has offered an emotional update on Fast Forever, revealing that the script for the final Fast & Furious film left him in tears. The actor described the screenplay as "the best script" he has read in decades while building anticipation for Dominic Toretto's last ride.

Diesel shared the update while reflecting on the Fast & Furious franchise's journey, as the original 2001 film prepares to return to theaters for its 25th anniversary. The nostalgic milestone served as the backdrop for one of his most heartfelt updates about the saga's future.

The actor didn't stop at praising the screenplay. He also shared a message that hints at why revisiting the franchise's beginning could make the final chapter even more meaningful for longtime fans.

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Vin Diesel believes Fast Forever delivers the ending fans have been waiting for

As excitement continues to build for the franchise's final installment, Vin Diesel encouraged audiences to experience The Fast and the Furious on the big screen once again before the saga reaches its conclusion. According to him, the original film will carry even greater significance once fans witness what is to come.

"You have no idea… When March 17th, 2028 comes… you will thank God you got to see the first one in the theaters this summer," Diesel wrote on Instagram alongside a trailer for the 2001 blockbuster.

FAST & FURIOUS 6, from left: Dwayne Johnson, Gina Carano, 2013. Universal Pictures Courtesy Everett Collection Universal Courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!

"I just read the Fast Forever script by Mike Leslie. It is the best script I have read in decades... I am still crying…" Diesel shared in the instagram post, underscoring just how deeply the story affected him. For an actor who has spent more than 25 years leading the franchise, such high praise suggests that the final chapter is aiming to deliver not only the series' trademark action but also an emotional payoff worthy of Dominic Toretto's long journey.

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The overwhelming praise reflects just how confident Diesel is in the story Fast Forever has to tell. It also sets the stage for a finale carrying the weight of more than two decades of history, with fans expecting the franchise to deliver a farewell worthy of Dominic Toretto's journey.

The Fast franchise's final ride carries enormous expectations

Vin Diesel's latest comments come after he recently assured fans that the team has spent the last three and a half years working to craft the best possible conclusion to the Fast & Furious saga. Those expectations have only grown stronger as the series prepares to bring Dominic Toretto's journey to a close after more than two decades.

While Fast Forever is set to conclude the flagship film franchise, Diesel has previously teased that the Fast & Furious universe will continue beyond the movies, with four television series reportedly in development at NBCUniversal. Those expectations are not just emotional—they are cinematic as well.

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Rome : Terrace of the Colosseum . Photo call Fast X . Pictured: Meadow Walker and Vin Diesel

Over the past two decades, the Fast & Furious franchise has continually raised the bar, from skydiving cars out of cargo planes and dragging a massive bank vault through city streets to leaping between skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi, outrunning a submarine across frozen ice and even sending Roman Pearce and Tej Parker into outer space. After constantly finding ways to outdo itself, the biggest question surrounding Fast Forever isn't simply how Dominic Toretto's story ends—it is what jaw-dropping spectacle Vin Diesel and his team still have left to surprise audiences with.

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After Vin Diesel's emotional reaction, how excited are you for Fast Forever? Let us know your expectations for the franchise's final chapter in the comments!

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Aarav Poonia

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Aarav Poonia is an Entertainment Writer at Netflix Junkie, covering films and series across Hollywood, and global cinema. With a Bachelor’s degree in Filmmaking, specializing in Direction and Screenplay Writing, he brings a strong understanding of storytelling and screen craft to his work. His experience includes writing film reviews, industry updates, and editorial features, alongside developing multiple short fiction screenplays.

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