Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will return not only in the Fast & Furious saga but also his own spinoff that can answer some major questions brought up by Fast X. Despite Johnson’s character Luke Hobbs becoming a Fast & Furious staple since Fast Five, the wrestler-turned-actor didn’t seem to return to the franchise’s tenth installment as an aftermath of a publicized feud with fellow actor Vin Diesel. But as the Fast X post-credits scenes revealed, Hobbs still exists in the Fast & Furious franchise and Johnson is all set to return as the character. After Fast X’s release, a Hobbs-centric spinoff titled Hobbs & Reyes was announced, continuing the Fast saga.
This spinoff would be the second solo adventure Hobbs embarked on after 2019’s Hobbs & Shaw. A new spinoff can finally explain why The Rock returned as Hobbs in Fast X even though he was adamant about not returning to the franchise. In terms of narrative, Hobbs & Reyes can also touch upon the bounty hunter-federal agent’s connection with Jason Momoa’s Fast X villain Dante Reyes. While Reyes has numerous explosive run-ins with the other members of Dominic Toretto’s crew, he only talks to Hobbs via a phone call. Hobbs’ surprise appearance naturally led to much fan speculation about the character’s subsequent fate.
10 Where Luke Hobbs Was During Fast X
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The last time when the Fast & Furious fans witnessed Hobbs in action was in the spinoff Hobbs & Shaw. The post-credits scenes in this spinoff hinted at the future missions that Hobbs can undertake. But since then, his fate remained unknown. By the time Fast X ends, Dante Reyes has already inflicted significant damage on Dom and his peers. It’s obvious that Dante didn’t target Hobbs all this time and probably saved him for the last. But before he appeared on Dante’s radar, Hobbs might have embarked on a personal mission that Hobbs & Reyes can shed light on with a flashback sequence.
9 What Happened To Deckard Shaw During Fast X
Compared to Hobbs, his enemy-turned-associate Deckard Shaw gets more screen time in Fast X. While Jason Statham gets to still display his martial arts skills as Shaw, not much is known about his whereabouts later. He realizes that his mother Helena Shaw can also be a potential target as Dante is seeking personal vendettas against everyone associated with Dom. Armed to teeth and driven by familial devotion, Shaw rides alone to save his mother. Even though Dom’s allies like Han are working together with Shaw in Fast X now, his fate lies uncertain. Considering his close friendship with Hobbs, his future arc can be explored in the new Hobbs spinoff.
8 How Gisele Is Alive In Fast X
While many franchise regulars returned in Fast X, the most buzz was created by Gal Gadot’s return as Gisele in Fast X. Presumed to be dead since Fast & Furious 6, Gisele is resurrected for a shocking cliffhanger. But then, again, the franchise has witnessed many characters coming back from the dead like Letty and Han. Gisele’s entry in Fast X came out of nowhere as it was never hinted at in the sequels or Hobbs & Shaw. With this appearance raising questions about Gisele’s survival, Hobbs & Reyes can finally offer answers to how Gisele survived and what she was up to before Fast X.
7 Did Dante Go After Monica Fuentes
Eva Mendes joined the series with 2 Fast 2 Furious in which she played the US Customs Agent Monica Fuentes. She eventually joined the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) as revealed in a post-credits scene in Fast Five. While Monica never returned afterward, Dante’s vision board in Fast X revealed that even Monica was one of his many targets. As for whether Dante actually exacted revenge on Monica or not, Hobbs & Reyes can offer the answers. The fact that Hobbs himself worked as a bounty hunter for the DSS makes them work partners and even hinting at Monica’s fate can offer fan service.
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6 How Dom & Little B Will Survive Fast X’s Cliffhanger
Throughout Fast X, Dom tries his best to save his son Little B. But with Dante gaining the upper hand in the very end, Fast X ends on a cliffhanger with the villain blowing up the dam where Dom was trying to drive off to safety (with his son alongside him). While there are high chances that the franchise cannot end with its hero dying in such a sudden manner, the cliffhanger deserves an explanation of how the father-son duo makes it out alive. Even if it puts the spotlight on its titular characters, Hobbs & Reyes needs to explain this aftermath given how crucial Dom is to the series.
5 Who Hobbs Is Working For In Fast X
Most of the Fast & Furious characters that started out as law-enforcers dabbled in multiple professions after aligning with Dom’s crew. The same can be said for Hobbs who was introduced in Fast Five as a federal agent working under the DSS. But as his later adventures and solo adventures in Hobbs & Shaw showed, he can sometimes step out of the law for his bounty-hunting activities. So, before he is threatened by Dante in Fast X, who exactly was Hobbs working for this time? Only the Hobbs spinoff can explain if he had disappeared for another DSS mission or if he had any personal scores to settle.
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4 When Did Dante Go After Hobbs?
While the rest of Dom’s associates are targeted one after the other in quick succession in Fast X, Dante clearly wants to punish Hobbs at his own pace. With the bloodthirsty antagonist busy in executing his vast revenge plan in Fast X, it was natural for audiences to wonder when he got the time to target Hobbs. With Hobbs & Reyes offering more chronological details, the Fast X post-credits scene will finally be pieced together with the main story. If Dante tried hurting Hobbs and his family before Dom, then the Fast & Furious Hobbs spinoff can serve as a middle chapter between Fast X and Fast & Furious 11.
3 Where Hattie Shaw Was During Fast X
Hobbs & Shaw introduced Deckard’s sister Hattie Shaw, an MI6 Field Agent who also becomes Hobbs’s love interest towards the end of the movie. Despite Vanessa Kirby’s character showing off her action chops earlier, she never appeared in the events of Fast X. But with Dante hellbent on destroying Hobbs’ life now, it is more than obvious that Hattie will be on his hit list. The spinoff can provide answers not just about her future but also her whereabouts during Fast X. Regardless if she was on a mission with Hobbs or pursuing a solo adventure, her return to the Fast & Furious franchise would be a welcome move.
2 Is Ryan Reynolds’ Locke Part Of Hobbs’ New Team?
Before Red Notice, Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson shared screen space in Hobbs & Shaw. Reynolds dropped by for Hobbs & Shaw’s biggest surprise cameo as Victor Locke, a cheerful CIA Agent who is always eager to partner up with Hobbs. As Locke, the actor brought out his trademark comedic energy. With Red Notice bearing testimony to Reynolds and Johnson’s dynamic chemistry, this equation can be explored further if Locke has a larger role to play in the Hobbs spinoff. With all the intel that he provides, Locke can be a useful member of Hobbs’ new team. After all, Hobbs can’t take down a threat like Dante all alone.
Dwayne Johnson’s absence in Fast X would owe to behind-the-scenes tussles but from a narrative point of view, it is worth wondering why Dom never relied on Hobbs’ help during Dante’s reign of terror. Even the late Paul Walker’s character Brian O’Conner is name-dropped in Fast X, and it’s revealed that he’s very much alive but Dom doesn’t reach out to Brian because of his wish to lead a life of peace with his family. As for Hobbs, it’s clear that the bounty hunter is still very much eager to fight. Only the Hobbs spinoff can reveal why Dom chose not to contact him for additional firepower.