Vin Diesel announced that Peacock is launching four Fast & Furious television series during NBCUniversal's upfront event on Monday [1].
The move represents a significant expansion of the film franchise into the streaming space. By moving into television, the series can explore legacy characters and detailed plotlines that may not fit within the constraints of a feature film.
Speaking at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Diesel said the expansion is a response to a decade of fan demand. He said that audiences wanted the franchise to expand the stories of legacy characters and enter the TV space [1].
"The news that I have here today is that Peacock is launching four shows," Diesel said [1].
Despite the announcement of four series, there is a discrepancy regarding the current stage of production. While Diesel cited four shows, NBC Universal said that only one show is in active development [3].
This television push comes as the franchise prepares for its next cinematic installment. The film Fast Forever is currently scheduled for release in March 2028 [3].
Diesel said the transition to television allows the creators to provide more of what fans have requested over the last 10 years. He said that the desire for the franchise to move into this medium has been consistent [1].
“"The news that I have here today is that Peacock is launching four shows."”
The discrepancy between Diesel's announcement and NBCUniversal's internal status suggests a phased rollout or a difference between conceptual planning and active production. Regardless of the exact number of shows, the shift indicates a strategy to maintain audience engagement between major film releases, such as the 2028 movie, by leveraging a subscription-based streaming model to deepen the franchise's lore.
