The Fast and the Furious universe is known for constantly pushing limits. Now, according to a new report, the upcoming sequel is pushing the budget limits and getting out of control.
The Wrap recently reported that Fast X's budget had ballooned to a whopping $340 million, which is over $100 million more than the previous film. This would make it the fourth-most expensive film ever, just behind Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
Initially reported to be $300 million in May 2022, the budget increased to compensate for the cast's salaries, which are said to be over $100 million, including $20 million for Vin Diesel. Although global inflation has contributed to the budget increase, the root of this can be attributed to the addition of big stars such as Jason Momoa and Brie Larson.
Additionally, the studio has experienced production crises, adding to the costs. This includes the departure of Justin Lin as the director, allegedly caused by a spat between him and Vin Diesel over the script. While trying to find someone to fill in the vacancy, Universal Pictures reportedly spent $1 million a day to keep the production on hold.
