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What’s the most popular cinematic franchise in the world right now? The answer seems murkier than it did two years ago. The formerly preeminent “Star Wars” universe has shifted to episodic TV with Disney+ series like “Andor” and “The Mandalorian.” Meanwhile, Marvel Entertainment’s movie empire slumped a bit in 2022 despite decent turnouts for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”  READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2023 That means the road is clear for Dom Torretto and a cohort of speed demons to burn rubber all the way to the bank with “Fast X,” the tenth installment and eleventh overall film in the “Fast and Furious” franchise.  Reportedly the first of a two-part conclusion to the street racing saga, “Fast X” features the return of star and series engine Vin Diesel alongside supporting players Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jordana Brewster, and John Cena.

The “Fast And Furious” ensemble cast gets even larger in “Fast X” with Brie Larson, Jason Momoa, and Rita Moreno joining the ranks. But Vin Diesel has eyes on another potential co-star for the franchise’s eleventh and final film.

What’s the most popular cinematic franchise in the world right now? The answer seems murkier than it did two years ago.

Charlize Theron is always down to reunite with her family! ET's Deidre Behar spoke with the Oscar winner at 's Women in Hollywood event in Los Angeles on Monday, where she opened up about playing villainous cyberterrorist Cipher once again in the franchise's upcoming 10th installment, .«I feel so lucky that I'm just, like, such a small, small part of this incredible thing that they've built for so many years,» Theron raved. «I think what Vin and the producers and Universal have done with that whole franchise is really exceptional. I mean, it just doesn't happen. You just don't have an audience with you for that long of a ride.

The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), which invests in African youth to help them stay safe from HIV/AIDS, the Oscar-winning actress spoke to ET’s Matt Cohen about her surprise cameo in and returning for the franchise’s 10th sequel, . When it comes to the former, which sees her joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Clea, “It was such a nice surprise."«You know, they reached out to me and it all kind of happened pretty fast,” Theron says, explaining that she “felt so invited into the creative process and what this can be.”She adds, “So, all of that was really exciting.” In the sequel, Clea appears at the end of the film to recruit Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to help her deal with an “incursion” in the multiverse.

 is bringing in a new member of its creative family. Following Justin Lin's departure from the upcoming 10th installment of the franchise, ET can confirm that French filmmaker Louis Leterrier has been chosen to step in and direct the action-packed film.Leterrier is best known for directing the first two  films, as well as 2008's 2010's 2013's and the Netflix streaming series Lin announced his directorial departure last Tuesday, but shared with fans that he would be remaining on the project as a producer.

 is bringing in a new member of its creative family. Following Justin Lin's departure from the upcoming 10th installment of the franchise, ET can confirm that French filmmaker Louis Leterrier is the top choice to step in and direct the action-packed film.Leterrier is best known for directing the first two  films, as well as 2008's 2010's 2013's and the Netflix streaming series Lin announced his directorial departure last Tuesday, but shared with fans that he would be remaining on the project as a producer.

Director Justin Lin made huge waves last night when it was announced he was officially exiting “Fast X“ days after production had already started with new additions to the franchise including actors such as Jason Momoa (“Aquaman“), Oscar-winner Brie Larson (“Captain Marvel“), and “The Suicide Squad” breakout Daniela Melchior.

, but will be remaining on the film as a producer.Lin's announcement comes just days after production had begun on the upcoming film — he also directed, which was released last summer, and was set to direct the upcoming 11th film.  «With the support of Universal, I have made the difficult decision to step back as director of FAST X, while remaining with the project as a producer,» Lin's statement read. «Over 10 years and five films, we have been able to shoot the best actors, the best stunts, and the best damn car chases.