Dwayne Johnson's surprising return as Luke Hobbs in the Fast & Furious series has left audiences less than thrilled. Johnson recently took to social media to announce his full comeback as Hobbs and the development of another Hobbs-centered spinoff, possibly arriving before Fast X: Part 2. He also revealed that his long-standing feud with Vin Diesel, who plays Dom Toretto, has been resolved, expressing his enthusiasm for returning to the franchise.
However, fans have not reacted positively to this news. Twitter is abuzz with discussions about the seemingly never-ending nature of the franchise, even if Fast X: Part 2 and a potential Part 3 are meant to conclude the main saga. Some users are mocking the inconsistent titling of the movies, while others speculate that Johnson's eagerness for a successful franchise stems from the underperformance of his film Black Adam. Take a look at some of the tweets below:
- "This franchise will never reach the finish line ? Universal just wants to milk it till the end ? ? ?"
Luke Hobbs's Return to the Fast Franchise Fails to Generate Desired Excitement
Although one would expect fans to be thrilled about Johnson's return to the Fast & Furious franchise, which catapulted him to even greater stardom, many Twitter users are less than enthusiastic about him leading his own spinoff. However, the lack of excitement primarily stems from the fact that the Fast & Furious series shows no signs of ending, despite consistent claims by the cast that "the final chapter" is approaching. Apart from the second Hobbs spinoff, discussions have also arisen about a female-centered Fast & Furious film and the expected sequels to Fast X.
This news follows numerous instances where Johnson publicly stated his disinterest in returning to the Fast & Furious franchise, even after Diesel pleaded for his return on Instagram. However, plans quickly changed after Johnson's Black Adam received negative reviews and underperformed at the box office. His character was no longer part of James Gunn's new DC Universe, despite Johnson's attempts to create his own franchise by featuring Henry Cavill as Superman in a post-credits scene. Gunn had different plans when he became co-CEO of DC Studios.
Now, fans believe that Johnson is desperate for a successful franchise after Black Adam failed to achieve that and attract moviegoers. Additionally, considering the diminishing box office returns with each Fast & Furious installment, it remains uncertain if the franchise can sustain itself beyond Fast X: Part 2, especially if multiple spinoffs are planned before the second part of the final chapter hits theaters. Only time will reveal how the Fast & Furious saga will evolve with Johnson's return as Luke Hobbs in future films.
