Cristiano Ronaldo Joins the Fast & Furious Franchise in Fast X: Part 2

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is officially stepping into the Fast & Furious universe, joining the cast of the highly anticipated sequel Fast X: Part 2. The announcement marks one of the most exciting crossovers between global sports and blockbuster cinema in recent years.

The news was confirmed by franchise lead Vin Diesel, who shared a photo with Ronaldo on Instagram and revealed that a role was written specifically for the Portuguese icon. Diesel captioned the post, “Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology… I gotta tell you he is a real one. We wrote a role for him…”

Other cast members also welcomed Ronaldo to the production. Actor Tyrese Gibson posted from the film set, celebrating the football legend’s inclusion and calling it a milestone moment for the franchise.

Fast X: Part 2 is expected to be the final installment in the main Fast & Furious saga and is scheduled for release in April 2027. The film will reunite familiar faces like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jason Statham, Jason Momoa, Michelle Rodriguez, and more as part of a high-octane conclusion to the long-running series

Ronaldo’s participation marks his Hollywood acting debut, expanding his influence from the football pitch to the silver screen. Fans around the world are already buzzing with anticipation as the worlds of elite sports and action cinema collide in this blockbuster finale