“Fast and Furious 8” has been gifted with a new title just ahead of Christmas.
The latest entry in the car-heavy action franchise will now be known as “The Fate of the Furious.” In addition, Universal released the first teaser for the film, with the full trailer due out on Monday.
In the film, Dom (Vin Diesel) and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) are on their honeymoon and the rest of the crew has been exonerated. But when a mysterious woman (Charlize Theron) seduces Dom into the world of crime he can’t seem to escape and a betrayal of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, and Jason Statham will all reprise their roles from the previous films. Helen Mirren and “Game of Thrones” actor Kristofer Hivju are also joining the franchise alongside Theron.
The high-octane sequel is being directed by F. Gary Gray (“Straight Outta Compton”) and produced by Diesel, Neal Moritz of Original Film and Michael Fottrell. Screenwriter Chris Morgan will serve as an executive producer.
“The Fate of the Furious,” a.k.a. “Fast and Furious 8,” will premiere on April 14.
The Evolution of 'Fast and the Furious' Franchise (Photos)
“The Fast and the Furious” (2001): The movie that launched it all. Brian (Paul Walker), an undercover cop, infiltrates the street racing crew of Dom (Vin Diesel)
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"2 Fast 2 Furious" (2003): Diesel sat this thrill-ride out, with Brian recruiting his friend Roman (Tyrese Gibson) to help take down a drug lord
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"Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" (2006): The odd man out in the series, Lucas Black took the wheel as a brash American who makes a name for himself as a drift racer in Japan
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"Fast & Furious" (2009): The old gang got back together for this hit in which Brian recruits Dom and his new crew to take down a heroin importer
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"Fast Five" (2011): Dom and Brian plan a massive heist while avoiding the ire of a drug kingpin and federal agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson)
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"Fast & Furious 6" (2013): Hobbs promises to wipe Dom and his crews' records clean if they help him take down a gang of mercenaries
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"Furious 7" (Release date: April 3, 2015): A new enemy emerges to take revenge on Dom and the crew. Walker died during filming in 2013
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Take a look back at the megahit film series from its rubber-burning beginnings
“The Fast and the Furious” (2001): The movie that launched it all. Brian (Paul Walker), an undercover cop, infiltrates the street racing crew of Dom (Vin Diesel)