A comment from Ruby Rose leaves the future of xXx 4 up in the air, while Fast & Furious seems to take up all of Vin Diesel’s time
An uncertain future
First announced in 2017, xXx4 it seemed like a safe project after the success of xXx: The Return of Xander Cage. With a global collection of 345 million dollarsthis third installment not only revived Xander Cage, but positioned him as an icon of action cinema. However, expectations have been lowered due to multiple delays.
Director DJ Caruso announced that the main cast would return for the new film, but problems soon arose. In 2024, production would be stopped due to financial difficulties with The H Collective, the company behind the rights to the franchise. To make matters worse, Diesel’s schedule is busy: Fast and Furious 11whose start of filming has been postponed to 2025, could further delay Cage’s return.
The evolution of the xXx franchise
Published in 2002, the first chapter of xXx presented to Diesel as Xander Cagea daredevil lover of extreme sports who is recruited by the National Security Agency to infiltrate a group of Russian terrorists. Although reviews were mixed, the film grossed more than 275 million dollars against a budget of 70 million, guaranteeing its continuity.
However, the franchise’s path hasn’t been easy. Diesel left the project in the 2005 sequel, State of the Uniondue to differences with the script, and his character was “murdered” in a promotional short film. In his place, Ice Cube played new agent Darius Stone, but the film was a failure both at the box office and with critics.
The saga was put on hold until 2017, when Diesel returned to retrieve Xander Cage with a story that revealed his death was staged. xXx: The Return of Xander Cage He not only revitalized the franchise, but led it to its greatest commercial success.
What stops xXx 4?
The answer appears to be multifaceted. On the one hand, the Vin Diesel’s approach in the saga Fast and furious it left little room for other projects. On the other hand, legal and financial complications with franchising rights have slowed its production xXx4.
While Ruby Rose remains hopeful of reprising her character, fans will have to wait until Diesel and the producers resolve these issues. In the meantime, xXx: The Return of Xander Cage is available streaming on Fundamental+a consolation for those who miss the wild action of the saga.
What can we expect from the fourth episode?
If the film finally gets made, fans will expect another blast of adrenaline and over-the-top action, true to the franchise’s defining style. Since its beginnings, xXx It stood out for being a show that combines espionage, extreme sports and a touch of humor.
Although current prospects seem daunting, Diesel’s productions often surprise audiences. Perhaps, after closing your participation in Fast and Furious 11Xander Cage returns for another epic mission.
For now, that’s all fans can do Wait…and dream of new adventures.