FURIOUS 8 Gets 2017 Release Date

It had to happen. It was inevitable. When a film grosses over $1 billion in 17 days, you have to have a sequel. We first heard of "Furious 8" even before part seven opened in theaters, but after it exploded at the box-office, it was only a matter of time before we'd hear a confirmation. And that confirmation has arrived.

Vin Diesel has announced that "Furious 8" will be released on April 14th, 2017. The franchise will obviously take a new direction after Paul Walker's untimely death, but there is currently no information about what they're planning for the sequel. James Wan is not attached to the new installment and probably won't return to direct as he is set to begin work on "The Conjuring 2". Not to mention the rumors according to which Warner Bros. wants him to direct the "Aquaman" movie. Nevertheless, I'm sure we'll hear plenty more in the weeks and months to come.

The new chapter in the @FastFurious saga will be released on Friday, April 14, 2017. pic.twitter.com/FjH5wwnWWG

— #Furious7 (@FastFurious) April 23, 2015

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