The Fast & Furious franchise has long been ridiculed for its unintentionally funny, over-the-top action sequences. But now, with Universal reportedly considering not making a sequel to Fast X, the irony is almost poetic — this might be the funniest thing to ever happen in Hollywood. Here’s why…
Why the Fast X Sequel Might Not Happen
As I’ve said before, nobody really takes this franchise seriously anymore. We’ve seen cars fight planes, dodge submarines, swing off cliffs with ropes, and even blast into space. It’s pure cartoon logic — except everyone in the movie acts like it’s Shakespeare in Diesel. The contrast between the absurd action and the self-serious tone has turned the franchise into a running joke.
And like all jokes, this one’s starting to wear thin. Audiences have stopped laughing — and stopped buying tickets. Fast X underperformed at the box office, and the franchise’s massive production costs (actors, cars, and CGI explosions don’t come cheap) are no longer justifiable.
Simply put: people have had enough.
Why That’s So Funny
If Fast X really ends here, it’s the most unintentionally hilarious finale imaginable. Dom and his son are trapped under an exploding dam, most of the crew has been wiped out by an airstrike, and the movie just… ends. No resolution. No payoff. Just pure chaos.
If that’s the franchise’s final moment — everyone dying mid-explosion — that’s comedy gold.
The Rock’s Never-Ending Franchise Curse
Now, what makes this even funnier is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s bizarre curse with blockbuster franchises. He keeps trying to be the face of a major action series — and it never quite works out.
First, there was G.I. Joe. The first film wasn’t a hit, so The Rock replaced Channing Tatum as the lead in G.I. Joe: Retaliation… which flopped even harder.
Then came Fast & Furious. He did well for a while but was never the true face of the franchise — that title still belongs to Vin Diesel. After feuding with co-stars like Tyrese Gibson, The Rock left the series altogether.
Next stop: the DC Universe. He pushed Black Adam hard, insisting the character was the most powerful “superhero” in DC. The problem? In comics, Black Adam is a B-tier supervillain from Shazam — and The Rock didn’t even want to appear in a Shazam movie. Predictably, Black Adam flopped, and James Gunn rebooted the entire DC Universe soon after.
With few options left, The Rock returned to Fast X in a surprise post-credit scene — only for the film to crash and burn again.
Finally, in a surprising twist, he decided to step away from mindless action and focus on real acting. He joined A24 to star in The Smashing Machine, a serious drama about an MMA fighter — but even that bombed financially.
It’s tragic, it’s ironic… and honestly, it’s kind of hilarious.
Respect Where It’s Due
Still, I genuinely respect The Rock for his career shift. Instead of chasing billion-dollar franchises, he’s chasing meaningful performances. I heard his acting in The Smashing Machine was actually great — and that’s what truly matters.
Money or not, it’s nice to see him step out of the explosion-filled shadows and try something real.
