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The Fate of the Furious

The Fate of the Furious is a 2017 American action film directed by F.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Fate of the Furious (also known as Fast & Furious 8, Fast 8, or F8) is a 2017 American action film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Chris Morgan. It is the eighth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise and the sequel to Furious 7. The film features an ensemble cast led by Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Scott Eastwood, Elsa Pataky, Kurt Russell, and Charlize Theron.

Premise

The film follows Dominic Toretto after he is drawn into conflict with his own team and forced to work with the cyberterrorist Cipher. The crew must reunite to stop her and uncover the reason behind Dom’s betrayal.

Production

The Fate of the Furious was directed by F. Gary Gray from a screenplay by Chris Morgan. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures as part of the long-running Fast & Furious series.

Cast

Vin Diesel leads the ensemble as Dominic Toretto, with recurring roles for Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jason Statham, Nathalie Emmanuel, Scott Eastwood, Kurt Russell, and Charlize Theron.

Franchise context

The film continues the Fast & Furious storyline after Furious 7. It is commonly referred to as Fast & Furious 8 or Fast 8 in some markets and references.

Key facts

  • The Fate of the Furious is the eighth main entry in the Fast & Furious franchise.
  • It was directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Chris Morgan.
  • Vin Diesel returns as Dominic Toretto, with Charlize Theron introduced as the antagonist Cipher.
  • The story centers on Dom's betrayal of his team after being manipulated by Cipher.
  • The film was released in 2017.
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Canadian context

The film was widely released in Canada as part of the internationally successful Fast & Furious franchise and is commonly known to Canadian audiences by its alternate titles, including Fast 8.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fast 8?
Fast 8 is an alternate title for The Fate of the Furious, the eighth film in the Fast & Furious franchise.
Who directed The Fate of the Furious?
The film was directed by F. Gary Gray.
Who wrote The Fate of the Furious?
The screenplay was written by Chris Morgan.
What is the film about?
It follows Dominic Toretto after he turns against his crew under the influence of Cipher, forcing the team to stop her and bring Dom back.
Is The Fate of the Furious part of a series?
Yes. It is the eighth main installment in the Fast & Furious franchise.
Who are the main stars?
The cast includes Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Charlize Theron, and others.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fate_of_the_Furious
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  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_fate_of_the_furious
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  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-fate-of-the-furious
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  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4630562/
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