The Fast and Furious franchise is heading to television. After years of speculation about expanding the billion-dollar street-racing saga beyond theaters, Vin Diesel has officially confirmed that live-action Fast and Furious shows are in development for Peacock.
Diesel made the announcement during NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation in New York City, telling advertisers and attendees that Peacock is launching “four shows” set within the Fast universe. The statement immediately sparked confusion, however, because reports from inside Peacock suggest only one series is currently in active development.
Regardless of the exact number, the takeaway is that the Fast and Furious franchise is no longer staying confined to movies. Universal appears fully committed to turning the series into a larger interconnected entertainment universe spanning streaming, theme parks, and future theatrical releases.
The move is not entirely surprising. The Fast franchise has generated more than $7 billion globally at the box office, making it one of Universal’s biggest and most profitable long-running properties. With the final mainline film reportedly scheduled for 2028, television offers the studio a way to keep the franchise alive long after Dominic Toretto’s core saga reaches its conclusion.
Vin Diesel Says Fans Wanted More Fast Universe Stories
During the presentation, Vin Diesel explained that fans have been asking for expanded stories centered around legacy characters and the broader Fast world for years.
According to Diesel, the franchise had been cautious about moving into television because Universal wanted to protect what made the movies successful in the first place. He specifically credited NBCUniversal executive Donna Langley with helping create the right conditions to expand the series while maintaining its “integrity” and global appeal.
The actor also confirmed he will serve as an executive producer on the developing series alongside several longtime Fast franchise collaborators, including producer Neal Moritz and writer Chris Morgan.
At the moment, however, almost nothing is officially known about the plot. The current project reportedly has no detailed public synopsis beyond a placeholder description that essentially says “more to come.”
There May Be One Show… Or Four
The biggest mystery surrounding the announcement is how many Fast and Furious series actually exist right now. Diesel confidently stated Peacock is launching four shows from the franchise universe, but multiple reports indicate only one live-action project is currently in formal development.
That contradiction has led to speculation that additional spin-offs may still be in early planning stages rather than officially greenlit productions. Another possibility is that Peacock and Universal are considering a broader long-term strategy that has not yet been publicly finalized.
Either way, the franchise already has experience expanding beyond the core films. Netflix previously released the animated series Fast & Furious Spy Racers, which surprisingly ran for six seasons.
Universal also experimented with theatrical spin-offs through Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, though reactions to that project were far more divided than the main series.
The Fast Universe Might Actually Work On TV
At first glance, expanding Fast and Furious into multiple streaming shows sounds risky. Many blockbuster franchises have struggled to successfully transition into sprawling cinematic universes filled with side stories and spin-offs.
Fast and Furious may actually be better positioned for it than most. Over the years, the films have evolved far beyond underground street racing, as the franchise now blends international espionage, government operations, heists, globe-trotting action, cybercrime, and increasingly absurd stunts into a world that’s much larger than its original cast.
That creates room for entirely different types of stories. A Fast universe TV lineup could theoretically focus on street-racing crews, criminal organizations, undercover operations, law enforcement units, or entirely new teams operating in other countries while still fitting within the franchise’s established tone.
The movies have essentially become a genre of their own at this point: high-speed action mixed with family loyalty, impossible stunts, and heavily modified cars.
Fast Forever Still Marks The End Of The Main Saga
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Even with streaming expansion underway, Universal is still preparing to conclude the primary film storyline. The 11th installment, currently titled Fast Forever, is expected to arrive in 2028 and serve as the finale for the main saga.
The franchise is also continuing to grow beyond screens entirely. Universal Studios is preparing to launch its first Fast and Furious roller coaster attraction, further cementing the property as one of the studio’s largest entertainment brands.
For longtime fans, the TV announcement signals that the end of the movies will not actually mean the end of Fast and Furious itself. Universal appears determined to keep the franchise alive in some form for years to come.
Whether audiences truly want four separate Fast and Furious series remains to be seen. One thing is certain, though: Vin Diesel has absolutely no intention of letting the family retire peacefully.