Hobbs' Fast & Furious Return Sparks Confusion and Laughter

Dwayne Johnson's return as Luke Hobbs in the upcoming Fast & Furious film has failed to ignite excitement among fans on social media. Despite the actor's confirmation of his complete involvement in the project and the possibility of a related spinoff release prior to Fast X: Part 2, fans are disappointed with the news. Moreover, Johnson's announcement of ending his feud with Vin Diesel and his eagerness to return to the franchise has not been well received. Several Twitter users are discussing how the franchise appears to be never-ending, even though the next two films are supposed to conclude the main saga. Some are also making fun of the inconsistent titles of the franchise, and others are suggesting that Johnson is desperate for a successful movie franchise after the underperformance of Black Adam at the box office. Numerous tweets on the subject can be found below.

Luke Hobbs's Return The Fast Franchise Isn't Getting Its Intended Response

While fans are excited to see Dwayne Johnson return to the Fast & Furious franchise, some Twitter users are not thrilled about the idea of a Hobbs spinoff. This could be because the Fast & Furious franchise has consistently hinted at its "final chapter" while discussing potential spinoffs, including a female-centered film and follow-ups to Fast X. Interestingly, Johnson had previously expressed disinterest in returning to the franchise, even after Diesel's public plea on Instagram. However, plans changed after Johnson's Black Adam failed commercially and critically, prompting him to pivot towards creating his own franchise with the character. Despite securing Henry Cavill to reprise his role as Superman in a post-credits scene, James Gunn's plans as co-CEO of DC Studios ultimately led to Johnson's departure from the project.

Fans speculate that Johnson may be in search of a successful franchise following the lackluster performance of Black Adam and its inability to attract movie audiences. Adding to this uncertainty, the Fast & Furious series has seen a decline in box office returns with each new release. It remains to be seen if the franchise can sustain itself beyond Fast X: Part 2, especially with the potential for multiple spin-offs before the release of the final chapter's second installment. Only time will tell how Johnson's return as Luke Hobbs will impact the future of the Fast & Furious saga.