Franchise films are the big boys at the box office these days, and it's not hard to see that these flicks are the ones that continuously break records. Franchises like the MCU and James Bond, for instance, keep on hauling in a fortune with each new release.
The Fast & Furious franchise is one of the most successful in film history, and it has been thriving on the big screen for 20 years. Even though it has lasted this long, some fans feel that one particular film should have wrapped things up a while back.
Let's look at this high-octane franchise and see which film fans think should have ended it.
The 'Fast & Furious' Franchise Makes Bank
Back in 2001, a little movie called The Fast and the Furious made its way into theaters looking to generate some buzz, and movie fans had no idea at the time that the film would subsequently give way to one of the most successful franchises in history. The story seemed cool enough, but once people got a taste, they kept coming back for more.
Starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker, The Fast and the Furious laid the groundwork for what fans have today, and seeing the franchise develop through its peaks and valleys has been a thrill ride for millions. There have been some rough spots, but through it all, these films have generated billions of dollars in revenue.
Outside of its movies, this franchise has also had a TV series, short films, video games, toys, and even theme park attractions. It's as big as it gets in Hollywood, and the staying power that it has shown over the last two decades is truly remarkable.
Of course, the movies themselves are the driving force of the franchise, and from what has been reported, there are some interesting developments going on that fans should be thoroughly excited for.
It Has More Movies Coming Up
At this stage, the Fast & Furious franchise has been burning rubber for 20 years, and it's remarkable to think that the franchise has expanded in such a tremendous way. Unbelievably, there are plans to make two more movies to help conclude the story, and fans are ready to see what will come of Dom and his crew.
Outside of the main movies, fans should also be expecting a sequel to Hobbs & Shaw, which proved to be a success when it was released in 2019. Another project, which is set to feature Charlize Theron's Cipher, is also in development, and this would be another way for the franchise to expand without relying on the episodic movies.
Clearly, this franchise has some teeth to it, and fans will be keeping a close eye on how these spin-offs play out as development continues and news leaks.
Now that the episodic franchise is entering what should be its final lap, it has certainly had some wondering about the franchise sticking around for too long, despite its ability to make bank with each new release. Fans have sounded off about the subject, and one particular film seems like it could have been a good ending spot.
Where It Should Have Ended According To Fans
So, which Fast & Furious movie do some fans think should have wrapped things up? In what should come as a surprise to no one, Fast & Furious 7 is a popular pick for what should have been the final movie.
For the unfamiliar, Fast & Furious 7 was the final franchise film to feature Paul Walker before his untimely passing. This is a major reason why some feel that the franchise should have been put in the garage years back.
One Reddit user kicked off a thread on this very subject, and they wrote that, "For me, 7. Deckard is behind bars after killing Han, injuring Elena and Hobbs. Letty has all her memories back, the guys are living again in L.A, and most important, Brian left this dangerous life to take care of his family."
That user also went on to talk about some of the issues that they had with the two follow-up films that have since been released.
Other users in that thread echoed similar sentiments, through a few other movies did pop up as contenders, too.
In a separate thread on the same topic, one user wrote, "The one where we say goodbye to Brian. RIP Walker."
There are still two movies left to go, and fans are genuinely hopeful that the franchise can cross the finish line on a fitting note.
