Ludacris tease a major final for the “Fast & Furious” Franchise, alluding to what the emblematic series of action will be released with a blow next summer.

Ludacris, who has played the favorite character of Fans Tej Parker since “2 Fast 2 Furious” of 2003, revealed that he was already working on the film “One More Fast and Furious” to mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the original film in 2001.

During an exclusive interview during the Waymo X Uber event, the rapper, the actor and the star “Fast & Furious” met with PEOPLE About his upcoming projects and what fans can expect from the beloved franchise.

“These are the two great things right now,” said the rapper, referring to both his new music and the next film “Fast and Furious”. Fans can expect the final film to arrive in theaters in 2026, perhaps almost at the same time when the first film made its debut in June 2001.

Although the actor referred to a great conclusion to the series, he also recognized that the “Fast & Furious” franchise may not really “finish”.

“Many other franchises, they can end, but they don’t really end,” said Ludacris PEOPLE In 2024. “It’s almost like the beginning of something new, so I don’t feel like it really ends either, but you never know.”

The franchise “Fast & Furious” has become a cultural phenomenon, known for its action at Haut Octane, its exciting car prosecution and the themes of the family and the loyalty that cross its intrigue.

The franchise initially started with “The Fast and the Furious” in 2001, with Diesel wine Like Dom Toretto and Paul Walker Like Brian O’Conner. The series has since evolved into a global sensation of several billion dollars, with the last episode, “Fast X”, totaling more than $ 700 million worldwide.

This success has made it one of the most profitable film franchises of all time.

In addition to Ludacris, the “Fast & Furious” franchise has an overall distribution which includes Michelle Rodriguez (Letty Ortiz), Tyrese Gibson (Roman Pearce), Jordana Brewster (Mia Toretto) and the late Paul Walker. The performance of the late actor as Brian O’Conner has become emblematic in the series, and his tragic death in 2013 led to an emotional shipment in “Furious 7.”

Dwayne “Rock” JohnsonWho joined the series in “Fast Five”, has also become an important part of the franchise, although its involvement in future films was more uncertain.

“Fast & Furious” has won many distinctions, including MTV Movie + TV Awards, Teen Choice Awards and a People’s Choice Award.

The series was welcomed for its revolutionary representation of multiculturalism and its diversified distribution, which has helped to make films resonate with the public worldwide. His accent on the action and the adrenaline pumping cascades, combined at sincere moments on the family, made it a favorite of fans.

Vin Diesel recently stunned fuelfest fans in Southern California by revealing the release window of the final film of the “Fast & Furious” franchise.

The action full of action should conclude in April 2027 and, according to DeadlineDiesel confirmed that the film will take place in Los Angeles, bringing the series back to its roots.

Diesel previously used social media to defend the release of “Fast X 2”, the suite of “Fast X” of 2023, which brought in more than $ 700 million worldwide.

The rest was presented as the last chapter of the franchise, offering an emotional conclusion to the “Fast & Furious” saga which started in 2001.