Fast & Furious marks 25th anniversary with emotional premiere in Cannes

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Fast & Furious marks 25th anniversary with emotional premiere in Cannes Culture

Issued on: 14/05/2026 - 16:04

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A special ride… for a special anniversary screening. Twenty-five years on, the ‘Fast & Furious’ team celebrated the birthday of the film’s original release at the Cannes Film Festival with a midnight screening. Over the years, Vin Diesel and his co-stars have propelled the franchise to blockbuster status. Olivia Salazar-Winspear tells us how a small action film featuring wild car stunts became a true cultural phenomenon.

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