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10 Fast & Furious Villains, Ranked By How Evil Their Plans Were
Jason Momoa was recently photographed filming motorcycle stunts for his role as the antagonist in the upcoming Fast X, making him the latest in a long line of both fast and furious baddies. While his film is over a year from its release in May 2023, he should get a head start working out his evil plan as he’ll have his work cut out for him stacking up to previous villain’s world-ending plots.
As a series that’s been around for over 20 years, the scope of Fast villain’s ambitions has risen just as steadily as the films’ budgets. The best baddie blueprints in the series cause a massive ripple effect of damage once they’re pulled off, and exact harrowing personal torment on the Nos-fueled protagonists.
DK Takashi: The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift
This drag-racing Yakuza gangster has the ultimate goal of maintaining his status as Tokyo’s “Drift King” and eventually taking over the mafia organization his uncle oversees. He utterly fails to execute even these modest goals when he is run out of town for losing a drag race to Sean.
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While the thought of the Fast protagonists squaring off against the Yakuza mob might sound like a lot of fun, Takashi turns out to be a very underwhelming villain for this franchise. His biggest problem is that he doesn’t really have any evil plans of his own, as he is repeatedly portrayed as a spoiled brat riding the coattails of his accomplished uncle.
Carter Verone: 2 Fast 2 Furious
This scenery-chewing drug lord is seeking to dominate the black-market drug trade in Miami, all while paying off the local police department to look the other way.
While he’s certainly no criminal mastermind, Verone stands apart from Takashi for the simple fact that he at least seems in charge of his own operation. Beyond that, he’s a fairly run-of-the-mill drug lord who stands out most when he’s hamming it up as a Miami Vice bad guy, intimidating his inferiors with his colorful designer clothing and a non-convincing Argentinian accent. Unfortunately, this unintentionally funny characterization does nothing to aid the limited scope of Verone’s criminal endeavors.
Johnny Tran: The Fast And The Furious
The first villain of the Fast franchise is focused on stealing cars and high-end electronics, and doing so better than fellow street racer Dominic Toretto. Tran and Toretto are positioned as former partners with a brotherly bond, and when things go sour between them, Tran’s actions feel like a personal attack.
Although Tran is likely the best driver among the series’ villains, his criminal operation of street-racing gangsters is even smaller potatoes than Takashi or Verone’s. It’s his personal connection with Fast & Furious’ main protagonist Dom that gives helps him leave a strong impression. He crosses a line when he shoots at Dom and his family, and this betrayal stands as his greatest act of villainy.
Arturo Braga: Fast & Furious
Braga is a standard Fast villain with the goal of trafficking heroin across the U.S./Mexico border. His network of criminal allies spans multiple countries and poses a credible threat to Dom and Brian, best seen when Braga takes out a hit on Dom’s ride or die girl, Letty.
The 4th Fast movie is like a gateway from the small-scale street racing seen in the original trilogy to the death-defying super-heroics in the six following films. The same is true of its villain, as Braga’s nefarious machinations are a step up from the series’ previous baddies. The impact of Letty’s death might have been lessened when she came back in the next film’s post-credit scene, but the fact remains that Braga is responsible for one of the most emotional and tragic moments in the Fast & Furious series.
Deckard Shaw: Furious 7
The cheeky yet deadly Shaw spends the 7th film exacting revenge on Dom and crew for almost killing his younger brother, Owen. He makes his fight with Dom feel incredibly personal, best seen when he callously explodes the iconic Toretto household.
Shaw’s relentless vendetta undoubtedly makes him one of the best villains in the series, but the scope of his plans don’t really go beyond his revenge on Dom’s family. Furious 7 does feature a villain intent on world domination, but it’s not Deckard Shaw – it’s secondary villain Mose Jakande played by Djimon Hounsou. Despite this, Shaw is able to accomplish some great feats of villainy, including killing off one of the series’ most iconic characters, Han.
Hernan Reyes: Fast Five
Reyes presents a different kind of villain for this franchise, as he uses his status as a Brazilian politician to aid in his drug-dealing criminal enterprises. The way he abuses his political power for his own financial gain is enough to make one’s blood boil and call to mind several real-world examples of this kind of evil.
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Fast Five features the best heist in the series, and Reyes’ irredeemable exploitation of Rio’s people makes him the perfect antagonist for this kind of story. The anger he stirs in the characters on screen and the viewers watching makes it so everyone highly anticipates when the heroes are successful and take millions out of his corrupt pockets.
Jakob Toretto: F9
For a series so focused on “family,” there were questions about how it would handle the introduction of Dom’s long-lost brother, Jakob. The younger Toretto is presented as someone who will stop at nothing to activate a device capable of controlling the world’s computer and military systems.
Of the four Fast villains intent on world domination, Jakob places last due in large part to his abandonment of his plan. It was a fairly ambitious scheme, however, and for a while it seems that Jakob’s twisted jealousy of Dom will push him to become an irredeemable monster. Countless innocent lives would have been lost had he launched Project Aries, making it a relief when he comes to his senses and joins his brother on the right side of the road at the end of the film.
Cipher: The Fate Of The Furious
Charlize Theron plays a tech wiz working to ignite World War III with a Russian nuclear submarine – all while sporting some very questionable dreadlocks. She also accomplishes the unthinkable, getting Dom to turn against his crew when she threatens to kill his son.
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Cipher’s precise dismantling of Dom’s world is very impressive, as is her airtight scheme to reap the financial benefits of World War III. It’s amazing that Fast & Furious has come from bootleg DVD heists to this level of world-ending stakes, and it shows just how far its villains’ ambitions have come.
Brixton Lore: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Former MI6 agent Brixton Lore wants to unleash a virus to wipe out half of the human population, but not in the indiscriminate way Thanos would approve of. The Snowflake virus would specifically target those Lore deems as weak in a way that draws some unfavorable comparisons to eugenics.
The only Fast & Furious spin-off film features one of its most undoubtedly evil baddies. Lore might like to call himself “Black Superman,” but Idris Elba’s super-soldier is anything but heroic. Add his questionable human rights portfolio to the fact that he’s the most physically imposing antagonist the series has seen and it becomes clear that Lore is one scary guy.
Owen Shaw: Fast & Furious 6
The younger Shaw brother spends his film attaining and selling a computer processing unit capable of killing millions of people. He also twists a knife in Dom’s heart by featuring Letty on his criminal team, turning one of his most trusted allies against him.
Owen Shaw places as the villain with the most evil scheme because there are no ifs, ands, or buts about the super-weapon he seeks to wield. If his plan is successful, he will be responsible for the death of millions. The gravity of this action doesn’t seem to weigh very heavy on him, and it’s this callousness towards his horrific deeds that helps him leave such a strong impression. Shaw’s manipulation of Letty’s memory loss further shows that he is truly evil in everything he does.
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Fast & Furious 11 Release Delay & Filming Start Date Confirmed By Director
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Fast and Furious 11
is facing a release date delay to Summer 2026 due to strikes, with director Louis Leterrier confirming the sequel will not be hitting its April 4, 2025 date.
Leterrier also confirms that filming starts in Fall 2025 after finishing a horror movie in September.
The final installment in the
Fast Saga
reunites Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto for one last ride, while also leaving the door open for other spinoffs.
After facing multiple delays due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes, Fast and Furious 11 is seeing its release date delayed. The next installment in the Vin Diesel-fronted franchise is expected to be the last mainline sequel, while development continues on the Dwayne Johnson-led spinoff Hobbs & Reyes, a mysterious standalone movie penned by Fast X’s Zach Dean and a potential female-led spinoff. While a filming start date was never confirmed, Universal had previously set the movie for an April 2025 release date.
During a recent interview with Collider at a CCXP MX panel, Louis Leterrier was asked for an update on Fast and Furious 11. The director went on to confirm that the final mainline installment in the action franchise will no longer be making its April 4, 2025 release date, instead now aiming for a Summer 2026 release window with the filming start date being set for this fall. Check out what Leterrier said below:
It’s happening. It’s happening very, very soon. I’m able to shoot a little horror movie this summer. I’m finishing my horror movie on September 15th, and I start Fast on September 16th.
Will Fast 11’s Multiple Delays Help Or Hurt The Sequel?
Much like the tenth film before it, Fast and Furious 11 has faced a few behind-the-scenes hardships in its road to getting off the ground, namely the delays stemming from the 2023 strikes. While the latest movie seems to have retained its core creative team in comparison to the shift in directors from franchise vet Justin Lin to Leterrier on Fast X after reported creative differences between the former and Diesel, this change didn’t seem to help much with the continued downward trend recent sequels have seen from critics. Check out how the franchise’s Rotten Tomatoes scores compare below:
Title RT Critical Score RT Audience Score The Fast and the Furious 54% 74% 2 Fast 2 Furious 37% 50% The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 37% 69% Fast & Furious 28% 67% Fast Five 78% 83% Fast & Furious 6 71% 84% Furious 7 81% 82% The Fate of the Furious 67% 72% Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 67% 88% F9: The Fast Saga 59% 82% Fast X 56% 84%
Even looking outside the Fast and Furious franchise, many movie sequels have found themselves hurt by various delays, be they from creative changes, general release shifts or other factors. The action genre in particular is one in which lengthier development periods can lead to diminishing returns, be it A Good Day to Die Hard, Rambo: Last Blood or Diesel’s own xXx: The Return of Xander Cage. While Fast and Furious 11 may only be getting pushed back by a year, the delay is nonetheless a concern that the final installment could find itself in trouble.
On the other hand, the longer wait for Fast and Furious 11 to close out the mainline series of movies could actually prove beneficial for the sequel. Though Leterrier may be busy with another project in the lead-up to filming the next installment, writers Oren Uziel and Christina Hodson should now have more than enough time to really look back at the script and ensure it learns from the critical missteps of recent installments to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the Dominic Toretto saga.
Source: Collider
Fast and Furious 11 Fast and Furious 11 is the final movie in the Fast Saga. It reunites Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto with the rest of the cast for one last ride. However, the franchise is open for spinoff films like Hobbs & Shaw afterward.Director Louis Leterrier Release Date April 4, 2025 Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Writers Christina Hodson , Oren Uziel
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Vin Diesel Already Has His Perfect Fast & Furious Replacement Franchise With 51-Year-Old Remake
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Vin Diesel’s dominance in Fast & Furious is ending, but Kojak could kick off a new action franchise for him.
Kojak’s reboot faces an uncertain future, but its similarity to Fast & Furious makes it a worthy project for Diesel.
Diesel’s potential shift from criminal racer to cop signifies a fresh start in a possible Fast & Furious-like series.
Vin Diesel’s days of playing Dominic Toretto are numbered, but the actor has already found his perfect Fast & Furious replacement. Diesel found a major breakout role in the early 2000s thanks to participating in The Fast and the Furious. The original 2001 street racing crime movie became the springboard for a sprawling franchise that has lasted for over two decades. The success of the Fast & Furious movies transformed Vin Diesel’s career, turning him into an even bigger star, especially in the action movie genre. But, Fast & Furious 11 is planned as the final chapter for him and the franchise.
The Fast & Furious franchise’s end will put Vin Diesel in an unfamiliar position of not having a major franchise to lean back on. This presents the actor with various options, such as changing the course of his career to pursue non-franchise roles. However, the more likely outcome is that Diesel will attempt to find a new IP that can replace Fast & Furious. He has had trouble in that regard recently, with franchises like xXx or Riddick running cold and Bloodshot and The Last Witch Hunter failing to launch franchises. There is another option for Diesel, though.
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Kojak Can Be Vin Diesel’s New Action Crime Franchise After Fast & Furious
Diesel Has Been Developing The Reboot Since 2015
The impending conclusion of the Fast & Furious franchise means it is finally time for Vin Diesel’s Kojak reboot to get off the ground. The project was announced back in 2015 with Diesel re-teaming with Universal Pictures, the studio behind Fast & Furious, to develop a movie based on Kojak. The original TV series starred Telly Savalas as Theo Kokaj and ran for three seasons after debuting in 1973. The series revolves around Kojak, a New York detective known for being willing to go beyond the law and a love for cars and lollipops, and follows him as he investigates different cases.
Kojak was rebooted in 2005 as a TV show starring Ving Rhames, but it only ran for six episodes
Development on Vin Diesel’s Kojak movie has not been very active in the nine years since it was announced. However, it still maintains the base similarities to Fast & Furious, which makes the project a worthwhile endeavor for Diesel in terms of finding a new action franchise. He would now have another big action series about cars and crime, essentially making Kojak into a newer version of Fast & Furious. The irony here is that Diesel takes on the role of a cop after playing criminal racer Dominic Toretto.
Vin Diesel’s Involvement Can Morph Kojak Into A Major Action Franchise
Kojak Could Be A Fast & Furious Clone
Looking at the original TV show, Kojak might not necessarily project to be a major blockbuster action franchise akin to Fast & Furious. The TV series was relatively grounded and small due to the nature of its production. However, the fact that Diesel and Universal pinpointed this property as something they wanted to revive together is telling. The announcement of Kojak’s reboot came months after Furious 7 debuted in theaters and took the franchise to new heights at the box office and in terms of how ridiculously big the action and story could get.
It’s sometimes difficult to remember that Fast & Furious started off with a story about DVD thieves who were also street racers before Diesel helped turn it into something much bigger. With that experience and success already behind him, it would be understandable if a similar path was envisioned for Kojak. The series could then morph into a Fast & Furious clone, one that gives Vin Diesel a new franchise to headline and Universal a “fresh” action franchise to grow.
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The Rock’s WWE Run Means Fast & Furious 11 Must Make 1 Major Hobbs Change
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Hobbs from Fast & Furious 11 needs a gritty edge like The Rock’s WWE character to keep the franchise fresh and exciting.
The Rock’s time away from the Fast & Furious universe provides the perfect reason for Hobbs to return with a personal vendetta and a more savage attitude.
While Hobbs shouldn’t become a full-fledged villain in Fast & Furious 11, adding some edginess and dirty tricks could make his character more intriguing and dynamic.
Fast & Furious 11 must make one major Hobbs change after The Rock’s incredible WWE run. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s WWE return surpassed his recent movies, with the actor creating some of the best work of his career. Having returned to a thunderous reception, The Rock was able to flip the crowd’s reception by becoming a heel and playing a major part in WrestleMania’s main events. The Rock hasn’t played a villain on screen for years, as even his depiction of Black Adam lent more into the character’s anti-hero side, which made his wrestling run all the more refreshing.
While his wrestling character may not perfectly translate into the Fast & Furious universe, there is one aspect of The Rock’s WWE run that the franchise should attempt to implement. After debuting in Fast Five, The Rock’s best Fast & Furious scenes helped contribute to the movie series becoming so popular, with Luke Hobbs becoming an instrumental part of the story. He was even given his own spinoff alongside Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) and is set to get a solo movie in the future. Despite this, Hobbs would still benefit from adding one key aspect of The Rock’s WWE run.
The Rock’s WWE Run Proves Fast & Furious 11 Needs To Give Hobbs More Of An Edge
Fast & Furious Would Benefit From Hobbs Adopting Some Of The Rock’s WWE Tendancies
Given how electrifying The Rock’s recent WWE run was, there is no doubt Fast & Furious 11 needs to give Hobbs more of an edge. Although the character has had his more serious moments, like most of the Fast & Furious cast, Hobbs tends to mix action with comedy. Hobbs and Shaw are supposed to be two of the more stoic heroes, yet they are constantly at each other’s throats and cracking jokes to help maintain the franchise’s lighthearted core. However, giving Hobbs a grittier side would help the character thrive upon his return.
The Rock’s Fast & Furious return may redeem Fast X’s box office, but the character needs to come back stronger than ever. By allowing him to be more ruthless, he can still maintain some elements of comedy but also become more interesting in the process. Johnson proved that despite being a detestable heel, he was still as hilarious as ever during his recent WWE tenure. This proves that he can maintain Fast & Furious’ tone and humorous style while being more layered; therefore, Hobbs adopting some of The Rock’s WWE characteristics could make him even more entertaining.
Fast & Furious Already Has A Reason For Hobbs To Be More Savage
Hobbs Has Been Away From The Franchise For Several Years
Making a major change to Hobbs’ character could be tough to explain, but Fast & Furious 11 already has a great reason to make him more savage. His four-year absence from the franchise gives him a perfect excuse to come back with a vengeance and potentially have a personal attachment to Fast & Furious 11’s villains. Hobbs’ time away from the main story could be explained through a connection to Fast X’s secondary villain, Aimes. Aimes’ villain twist in Fast X was well executed and suggests he’ll be around for the sequel, which is the perfect reason to bring back Hobbs.
Having a more personal story with one of the villains could allow Hobbs to continue his great quips and one-liners, but it would also give him more of an edge.
Fast X never explained why he’s back, but having a personal vendetta against Aimes could be an intriguing reason. Given Dom and Dante are the focal point of the franchise’s conclusion, Hobbs returning to take down Aimes would avoid overshadowing the main story while still giving him an interesting role. Having a personal story with one of the villains could allow Hobbs to continue his great quips and one-liners, while also giving him more of an edge. This provides The Rock with the perfect reason to implement some of his heel traits while still portraying a morally good hero.
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Why Fast & Furious Can’t Bring The Rock Back As A Villain
Hobbs Already Appeared As An Antagonist In Fast Five
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Although The Rock’s villainous tendencies worked well in the WWE, Fast & Furious can’t bring him back as an antagonist. Johnson already played the main villain of Fast Five, as Hobbs was originally an enemy of Dom and his crew before becoming an ally. Hobbs’ role in Fast Five was one of his best, but despite being the main antagonist, he always had a level of integrity. Dropping all of this to make him a villain in the final movie would be completely unnecessary, especially as the franchise needs him to remain a hero for his spinoff.
Fast & Furious 11 may end the main story, but The Rock will be part of the franchise beyond this, and altering his character so drastically wouldn’t make any sense. Instead, adding some extra edge to his character would have the same effect and would avoid stealing the thunder from Dante and Aimes. Although Fast & Furious 11 shouldn’t make him a villain, the film can still allow Hobbs to play dirty and pull some cheap tricks in order to show a grittier side, while letting him taunt his enemies when he inevitably helps save the day.
Fast & Furious 11
is scheduled to be released in theaters on April 4, 2025.
Fast and Furious 11 Fast and Furious 11 is the final movie in the Fast Saga. It reunites Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto with the rest of the cast for one last ride. However, the franchise is open for spinoff films like Hobbs & Shaw afterward.Director Louis Leterrier Release Date April 4, 2025 Distributor(s) Universal Pictures Writers Christina Hodson , Oren Uziel
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