The franchise is a large success that has introduced in billions of {dollars} on the world field workplace. We’re anticipating a number of motion pictures within the sequence but to return, with Quick and Livid 11 on the horizon, in addition to a brand new Dwayne Johnson spinoff film. Nevertheless, it’s wanting like Vin Diesel’s huge franchise might truly be in hassle as the subsequent film’s future is unknown.
The sequel to Quick X was initially set to open in theaters this 12 months. However as of now, manufacturing has not begun, and there isn’t an anticipated begin date. The explanation, reportedly, is that Vin Diesel is having hassle securing financing for extra Quick & Livid movies.
The Subsequent Quick & Livid Film Is Reportedly Having Price range Issues
It appears odd that an entry within the Quick & Livid franchise is having hassle discovering financing, however that’s the report coming from RadarOnline. It states that Diesel is making an attempt to get the subsequent movie a large funds, however that the final film’s efficiency could make {that a} no-go.
Quick X grossed a formidable $715 million on the world field workplace, however that was on the heels of a funds that, earlier than advertising and marketing and distribution, reportedly ballooned as much as $340 million. This made the final film barely worthwhile. It’s instructed that Quick & Livid 11 could must dial again its expectations budget-wise if it needs to be extra interesting to the individuals who write the checks.
Earlier than Quick X’s launch, it was instructed the “final” film within the franchise might find yourself being a trilogy. Now it appears clear that there’ll solely be yet one more film. Nevertheless there are different elements of the franchise that we had been nonetheless anticipating.
The Rock’s Quick & Livid Future Is Nonetheless A Large Query
After all, the direct sequel to Quick X isn’t the one Quick & Livid challenge with a query hanging over it. The post-credits scene to Quick X signaled a return of Dwayne Johnson to the franchise. That information was adopted by the announcement of a brand new spinoff, one we anticipated to see earlier than the subsequent entry in the primary franchise. That film can be in limbo.
Contemplating the awkward interplay that Diesel and Johnson had on the Golden Globes earlier this month, there are nonetheless a number of questions on how a lot their earlier feud is behind them.
It’s not solely remarkable for a film that was a “half one” to by no means get an element two. There have been initiatives shelved as a result of the primary film didn’t carry out. There’s no indication that Quick & Livid might be in peril of that. One assumes that if Diesel can’t get the funds he needs, he’ll take the funds he can get. However it might imply that the ultimate entry within the storied franchise is probably not fairly the sendoff that he, or followers, are hoping for.