Vin Diesel and the production team begin filming on “Fast Forever,” the 11th and final installment in the “Fast & Furious” franchise. Reporting from Deadline and Variety says Diesel announced production has started and shared early behind-the-scenes details with fans. In the announcements, Diesel frames the project as the franchise’s concluding chapter after roughly 25 years and indicates the production is actively underway with large crews on set. Variety notes Diesel posted from the set on Instagram, describing people “grinding” and highlighting the work of the crew. Deadline similarly reports Diesel made remarks as production commenced and teased that the finale will be “the most amazing finale,” positioning the movie as the end of the long-running action series. Both outlets agree the film is scheduled for a March 17, 2028 theatrical release. The reports also describe the franchise as a major financial success, with an estimated $7 billion total, while emphasizing that “Fast Forever” represents the final film in the existing film run under the franchise’s core lineup.