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Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson: A Feud Resolved?

In the realm of blockbuster cinema, few franchises are as extravagant as the Fast and Furious series. Equally captivating, however, has been the rocky relationship between star Vin Diesel and his co-star Dwayne Johnson. Diesel, renowned for his portrayal of Dominic Toretto, has gained notoriety not just for his role, but also for his enigmatic posts on social media. Recently, he shared an Instagram post that appears to signal a long-standing feud with Johnson has finally reached a resolution.

During the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Diesel’s somewhat hesitant acknowledgment of Johnson left fans speculating about the state of their relationship. However, a recent Instagram image of the pair smiling together, captioned with “All love…always,” seems to extinguish doubts surrounding their rapport. This development is particularly timely as Fast X: Part 2 is gearing up for production later this year, necessitating a harmonious working environment between the two stars.

The latest installment, Fast X, released in 2023, notably lacked Johnson’s character, Luke Hobbs, until a post-credits sequence hinted at his return, setting up an intriguing confrontation with Jason Momoa’s antagonist, Dante Reyes. Despite facing numerous production delays, fans are eager to witness Diesel and Johnson back on screen together, especially as filming approaches.

The ‘Fast and Furious’ Feud: A Narrative Exaggerated?

The tensions between Diesel and Johnson were most apparent during the promotion of films like The Fate of the Furious and F9: The Fast Saga. At that time, Johnson opted to explore a standalone narrative within the franchise, culminating in his own spin-off, Hobbs and Shaw. There were even social media posts from Johnson that, although deleted, called out unidentified male co-stars for a perceived lack of professionalism. Johnson has since reaffirmed his stance on those posts, asserting that his comments were justified.

Reflecting on the situation, Diesel once remarked in an interview with People Magazine that he believed “some things may be blown out of proportion,” emphasizing his respect for Johnson and their collaborative efforts within the franchise. He even affectionately referred to Johnson as “Uncle Dwayne,” hinting at a deeper camaraderie beyond the surface-level disputes.

Despite the apparent resolution, the absence of Johnson in the past two Fast and Furious films has certainly been felt. His introduction in Fast Five is widely credited as a turning point for the series, offering fans a compelling character whose dynamic presence added to the excitement. As the franchise approaches its concluding chapter, the prospect of reuniting Hobbs with the Fast Family promises to be a highlight, should still meet the anticipated production timelines for Fast X: Part 2.

Release Date: April 4, 2025

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