Tyrese Gibson has never been accused of underselling anything, and his latest post keeps that record clean. The actor, who has played Roman Pearce since 2 Fast 2 Furious, used his Instagram to celebrate the franchise’s growth. He listed a new roller coaster, a dated final film, and more, and promised to “unleash THE NEW ROMAN on the world” in the 11th movie.
Take away the caps lock, and here is what’s actually on the record.
The finale has a date, but Roman hasn’t read it
Universal’s official film page lists Fast Forever in theaters on March 17, 2028. In his post, Gibson called the 11th film the end of the saga. He said that at the 25th-anniversary premiere he heard how moved Vin Diesel was after reading pages of the script, and that he himself is still waiting to see them. universalpictures
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That’s the detail worth noticing. A core cast member said publicly that he hadn’t seen the pages, about 17 months before release, for a film that has to resolve Fast X‘s cliffhanger. That doesn’t mean the film is in trouble. It does mean “the new Roman” is a mood board for now, not a character arc.
The TV show is real, but the details are thin
Peacock’s own announcement page confirms that Diesel announced the series at NBCUniversal’s May 11 upfront. The project is a Peacock and Universal Pictures joint venture. Diesel, Sam Vincent, Neal Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Chris Morgan are executive producers, and Mike Daniels and Wolfe Coleman are co-showrunners. Diesel’s stated reason was that fans “wanted us to expand the legacy characters”. That’s a reasonable sign that familiar faces could cross over, though nobody has confirmed casting. Peacock Blog Peacock Originals +2
Peacock’s page still says no premiere date has been set. If you’re planning your 2028 around it, plan loosely. peacocktv
The coaster is the part car people should care about
The one piece of this “expansion” you can actually experience today is in Los Angeles. NBCUniversal says Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift opened September 16, 2026, at Universal Studios Hollywood. Per the opening release, it uses four launches, reaches up to 72 mph and 3.6 Gs over 4,100 feet of track, and lets each vehicle rotate 360 degrees. Every car has its own audio system that plays engine sounds matched to the model you’re riding in. “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” is Now Open
The “drift” label deserves a little scrutiny. A real drift is about slip angle: the rear tires exceed their grip, and the car points one way while traveling another. The driver holds that balance with countersteer and throttle. A coaster car spinning on its mount reproduces the yaw, but nobody is managing slip. It’s a fun approximation, much like the films’ approach to physics.
The lineup is where the enthusiast credentials show. Universal’s vehicle reveal lists Dom’s 1970 Dodge Charger (which Universal rates at 900 horsepower), Han’s 1997 Mazda RX-7, Brian’s blue 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R, and Brian’s orange 1994 Toyota Supra with the 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-six. nbcuniversal
A practical note if you’re going: riders have to put all belongings, including phones, in free lockers and walk through metal detectors before boarding. Leave the onboard POV video plans at home. nbcuniversal
What this means for buyers of the real cars
Every new round of Fast hype pushes up demand for the hero cars. That makes import law worth understanding. NHTSA says a vehicle at least 25 years old can be lawfully imported, and the 25-year period counts from the date of manufacture. That’s the build month, not the model year. NHTSA also advises that if no manufacturer label shows the build date, importers should keep documentation such as an original invoice or registration. The agency’s import FAQ spells this out. nhtsa
Universal’s own lineup shows why the date matters. The ’90s RX-7 and Supra references are already well past the threshold. A 2002 Skyline like Brian’s only becomes eligible in 2027, counted from the month it was built. If someone offers you a “legal” late R34 before then, check the build plate and the paperwork before you send money.
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On insurance, a movie-adjacent JDM car belongs on an agreed-value collector policy, not a standard auto policy that pays book value after a loss. Document the car’s condition, keep receipts for modifications, and keep import records with the title. When nostalgia is setting prices, proving value after a claim is your problem, not the insurer’s.
The bottom line
The films are wrapping up, but the brand is clearly continuing. Fast Forever has a firm date, the Peacock series has producers but no premiere date, and the coaster is the only piece already open. Whatever “the new Roman” turns out to be, he’ll be arriving in a franchise that has no intention of turning off the engine.
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