Why Ludacris Blames Fans for Fast & Furious Never Ending
Ludacris shuts down a reporter's question about why the Fast & Furious franchise hasn't ended in a brutally honest and explicit manner The article also discusses the box office success of the latest installment, Fast X
The Fast and Furious franchise has been going strong for over 20 years, with its origins in the street racing scene of the early 2000s. Since then, the series has evolved into globe-trotting adventures following the crew of Dom Toretto and their found family. With 10 mainline movies and one spinoff, the franchise has received mixed reviews but remains a memorable property in the action genre.
During a recent appearance on the All The Smoke podcast, Ludacris explained why the cast continues to reprise their roles in the franchise. His answer was straightforward and explicit, pointing towards the massive revenue the series continues to generate. According to Ludacris, no one is going to tell someone making "800 muthaf——n' million dollars" to stop. Watch the full explanation in the quote and video below:
Where Fast X Sits In The Franchise's Box Office (So Far)
The question you just asked is not practical in any industry. The ultimate goal of any business is to generate profits, and the film industry is no exception. Our movies generate billions of dollars in revenue, and I'm not trying to boast about it. So, when people ask why we keep making movies, the answer is simple. If a movie costs $200 million to make but generates a billion dollars in revenue, why would we stop making them? It's all about the bottom line, and as long as we're making a profit, we will continue to produce movies.
The Fast and Furious franchise had a shaky start, receiving mixed-to-negative reviews from critics for years. However, the series found renewed interest with the release of Fast Five in 2011. The film was praised for its evolution beyond the street racing elements that defined the earlier movies. This new formula proved successful at the box office, with Fast Five nearly doubling the earnings of its predecessor and setting the bar high for future films in the franchise.
Fast X has made an impressive debut, raking in over $387 million worldwide in just one week. However, it faces stiff competition from Disney's The Little Mermaid remake, which is projected to claim the top spot during its opening Memorial Day weekend, as well as holdover Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Additionally, with a budget of $340 million, it remains to be seen if Fast X can surpass its predecessors and become the highest-grossing film in the franchise.
