The 79th Festival de Cannes is marking the 25th anniversary of "The Fast and the Furious" with a special Midnight Screening of the film that became a global cultural phenomenon upon its release in 2001. The screening is scheduled for May 13 at the Grand Lumiere Theatre of the Palais des Festivals, the iconic venue of the Cannes Film Festival.
Attendees will include stars Vin Diesel and Jordana Brewster, along with producer Neal H. Mortiz and Meadow Walker, the daughter of the late Paul Walker, who starred in the original film. The movie, a high-octane thriller set against the backdrop of Los Angeles street-racing culture, was produced by Neal H. Mortiz and directed by Rob Cohen. It featured Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Walker as Brian O'Conner, Brewster as Mia, and Michelle Rodriguez as Letty.
Since its debut in 2001, the franchise has expanded to include eleven films, collectively grossing over USD 7 billion at the worldwide box office. It stands as Universal Pictures' most profitable and longest-running franchise. This year, Universal announced a new chapter titled "Fast Forever," which is set for theatrical release on March 17, 2028.
Over the years, the "Fast and Furious" franchise has attracted a star-studded cast, including Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Eva Mendes, John Cena, Kurt Russell, Jason Momoa, Helen Mirren, Brie Larson, and Charlize Theron. The special screening at Cannes promises to be a nostalgic celebration of a film that launched a multi-billion-dollar series and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
