Fast X Races Ahead with Over 50% of a Billion in Box Office despite Disappointing Domestic Sales

Fast X has continued to break records in its third week in theaters, surpassing a whopping $500 million in earnings worldwide. This latest installment in the Fast Saga, which first started with the crime thriller The Fast and the Furious in 2001, features a star-studded cast including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and many more. Despite diminishing returns in the United States, the film's box office has risen to a total of $603.2 million this weekend, making it the third highest-grossing film of the year, with much of its success attributed to the international market. However, domestically, it has only earned a relatively modest $128.5 million.

The Fast X Box Office Could Be Bad News For Fast 12

The future of the Fast Saga's twelfth installment is uncertain in light of the film's hefty production costs and the possibility of underwhelming box office returns. While the franchise's latest release, Fast X, grossed over $500 million globally, its budget of $340 million before marketing expenses puts the profitability of future sequels at risk. Should the upcoming Fast X: Part 2 fail to perform, particularly in international markets, it may jeopardize the chances of a third and final installment.

The success of Fast 12 in surpassing Fast X, which often happens with films billed as the final installment, is yet to be determined. However, the current movie has been underwhelming in terms of its box office performance. In its third week, it ranked lower on the domestic top 5 chart compared to Guardians of the Galaxy 3, which is already in its fifth week. This is not a positive sign for its future in the domestic market. Furthermore, with upcoming blockbusters like Elemental and Indiana Jones 5 posing even greater competition, Fast X could potentially start a chain of disappointments that may ultimately lead to Fast 12 being left behind.