Few franchises have endured the improbable twists and turns of “The Fast and the Furious” series. In the years since, what began as a cheap summer programmer took many forms, transforming from a “Point Break”-style cops-versus-criminals romp to an international, multifaceted spy franchise and in the process became the most successful franchise in the history of Universal Studios. It’s a franchise that has, implausibly, survived dramatic changes in creative leadership, the tragic death of one of its leads, and clashing egos (instead of breaking the series apart, the rift led to an enjoyable spin-off).

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For fans of the seven previous films of the “Fast And The Furious” franchise, its latest incarnation will be a blast on level with the movie’s biggest explosions (which are ridiculously huge, for the record). “The Fate Of The Furious” seems like it was engineered in a lab to be a crowd-pleasing, money-making hit, with each element ensuring that the audience will cheer and fist-pump at the screen as though director F.

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If you’re idea of a good time at the movies is watching Vin Diesel defy the laws of physics for one mid-boggling and audacious stunt after another, then you’re in for a treat in 2017. The actor will kick things off in January with “xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage,” and then in the summer, he’ll reteam with the gang for “The Fate Of The Furious.”

Bringing together Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky, Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood and Helen Mirren, it’s Charlize Theron who plays the villain and gets Dom back into gear so he can once again save the day and drive cars in outer space or whatever.

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Watch: New Extended Look At Vin Diesel And The Gang In 'Furious 7' Floors It

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Ranking The 'Fast And Furious' Franchise Films From Best To Worst

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Tank Up With 9 Clips & Lots Of New Images From 'Fast & Furious 6'

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Watch: Shift Gears With 3-Minute 'Fast & Furious 6' Trailer

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