Fast & Furious fans left in the dark after Vin Diesel's cryptic post

Fans eager for a resolution in the Fast & Furious saga may want to brace themselves for a few more twists and turns.

Vin Diesel's surprising Instagram update

In a Thanksgiving update, Vin Diesel, the face of the franchise, offered a glimpse into the troubled state of Fast X: Part 2, the upcoming follow-up to Fast X.

The message, posted on Thursday, painted a far less optimistic picture than many had hoped.

"I got Universal in one ear saying we need Fast X2 by March 2026! I have Concast in the other ear saying we need two movies to be the Finale! Then the writer on Fast Five sent me this image and said we need to see DOM and HOBBS resolve their differences," Diesel wrote in his post.

"I just want to get back to real street racing, practical stunts... and a reunion of that beautiful brotherhood. Happy Thanksgiving..."

The update reflects a complex web of competing interests surrounding the movie's production.

While Fast X raked in $704 million globally, it fell short of the franchise's previous high marks, leaving some fans wondering if the sequel would ever come to fruition.

Diesel's latest remarks indicate that the powers behind the scenes have their own ideas about where the story should head next, with the inclusion of Dwayne Johnson's Hobbs character being a major focus.

Complicating matters, Johnson is currently filming Disney's Moana live-action remake, casting doubt on his return to the Fast & Furious franchise anytime soon.

With Universal pushing for two more movies to close out the saga, there's a possibility of a lower-budget approach to ensure profitability-potentially leaving the fate of the franchise hanging in the balance.

As the 25th anniversary of Fast & Furious approaches in 2026, Diesel's frustrations are hitting a new high .

Fans can only wait and hope that the franchise returns to its roots of high-octane car stunts and the camaraderie that made it iconic.