It's never easy when an actor dies during the production of a film. Not only is it hard on friends, families, cast and crew, but it creates a delicate question about what should be done to finish the film without them. Do you cut out his character? Do you recast him? Do you shoot body doubles? There's no right or wrong answer, really, but for fans of Paul Walker and the Fast and Furious franchise, it seems like Universal has found a very appropriate approach.
According to a note it released to fans on its Facebook page, Walker's brothers have joined the film to help smooth over any missing elements that Paul hadn't filmed before his shocking death last November. And if you are indeed a fan of the series, you'll know how fitting it is that they're keeping it in the family. Here's the full explanation:
A Note to the Fans of FAST & FURIOUS
The FAST & FURIOUS saga is about family. The characters are connected by the bond of family, and it is how all of us who have worked together for more than thirteen years feel about each other. It certainly defines how we feel about our fans.
Our family experienced an unthinkable shock in November. We had to take time to grieve Paul, the brother we love and lost, and to figure out if we should move on with our film.
We came together and all felt the only choice was to continue. We believe our fans want that, and we believe Paul would want that too. Paul had already shot his dramatic scenes and most of his action for FAST & FURIOUS 7, and it’s among the strongest work of his career.
We have resumed shooting and now welcome Paul’s brothers, Caleb and Cody, into our FAST family. Caleb and Cody are helping us complete some remaining action for their brother and fill in small gaps left in production. Having them on set has made us all feel that Paul is with us too.
We are just under a year away from the release of FAST & FURIOUS 7, and this film is the most important we’ve ever done together. It will allow the character of Brian O’Conner to live on and let us celebrate Paul in his most defining role.
We wanted to take a moment to speak to our fans directly and thank you for the love and support you always show us as we resume our work.
In case you missed the beautiful tribute to Walker during this year's MTV Movie Awards, you can watch it below.
Buy a ticket to watch Illumination’s Minions & Monsters and you could win a Universal theme park vacation in Hollywood or Orlando
NO PURCHASE OR APP NECESSARY. Purchase does not increase chances of winning. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 21 years of age and older. Void where prohibited. Ends July 31, 2026, visit https://www.fandangomovietickets.com/UniversalDreamEscapeSweepstakes. Sponsor: Fandango Media, LLC, 10 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608.
Get 1 free ticket instantly when you join FanClub with your The Odyssey ticket order.
The ‘The Odyssey – 1 free ticket FanClub Promotion' offer (the “Offer”) begins 6/9/26 and will run for a limited time. Offer valid for new FanClub members only. To be eligible, you must subscribe to a 1-month paid FanClub membership ($9.99 per month + tax) when purchasing tickets to The Odyssey on the Fandango website or mobile app, and the Offer will be automatically applied at checkout. To redeem the Offer, you must complete checkout while an eligible FanClub membership is in your cart and Offer is applied. Offer valid in the U.S. only (excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law); void where prohibited. Adjustments to prior purchases not permitted. Taxes may apply. Offer may only be redeemed once per person. Fandango reserves the right to withdraw or modify this Offer at any time, in its sole discretion, and without notice. Additional terms and conditions apply, including Fandango’s Terms and Policies at www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies.
Buy a Dolby Cinema Ticket to Moana and use code YOUREWELCOME to redeem your special offer!
Limited time offer. While supplies last. There is a limited quantity of Code redemptions allowed in this promotion. Log in to your Fandango account on Fandango.com or via the Fandango app between 6/10/26 and 7/17/26, purchase at least one (1) Dolby Cinema ticket to see Moana, and enter the Fandango promotional code YOUREWELCOME (“Code”) to get up to $5 off your purchase. Code expires, and can no longer be used, if not redeemed by 7/17/26, or when the limit of Code redemptions is reached, or when Moana is no longer available in Dolby Cinema theaters, whichever comes first. Code must be entered at checkout. Only valid for purchase of movie tickets made at Fandango.com or via the Fandango app and cannot be redeemed directly at any theater box office. You must have, and be logged into, a Fandango account to redeem the Code on Fandango. Fandango is free to join; you must be 18 years of age or older to create a Fandango account. If cost of movie tickets and associated fees and charges is more than Code’s maximum discount, then user must pay the difference. Any price difference between total transaction price and Code’s maximum discount will not be refunded. One-time use only per transaction. Limit one (1) Code redemption per person. Void where prohibited. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. No cash value, except as required by law. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. Offer valid in the U.S. only (excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law). You may have to pay taxes additionally. Fandango reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. This offer and redemption of the Code are subject to Fandango's Terms and Policies and Privacy Policy at http://www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies.
See it in RealD 3D and get $5 off a ticket with code MINIONSIN3D.
*Limited time offer. While supplies last. There is a limited quantity of Code redemptions allowed in this promotion. Log in to your Fandango account on Fandango.com or via the Fandango app between 6/1/26 and 7/31/26, purchase at least one (1) RealD 3D ticket to see ‘Minions & Monsters’, and enter the Fandango promotional code MINIONSIN3D (“Code”) to get up to $5 off your purchase. Code expires, and can no longer be used, if not redeemed by 7/31/26, or when the limit of Code redemptions is reached, or when ‘Minions & Monsters' is no longer available in RealD 3D theaters, whichever comes first. Code must be entered at checkout. Only valid for purchase of movie tickets made at Fandango.com or via the Fandango app and cannot be redeemed directly at any theater box office. You must have, and be logged into, a Fandango account to redeem the Code on Fandango. Fandango is free to join; you must be 18 years of age or older to create a Fandango account. If cost of movie ticket and associated fees and charges is more than Code’s maximum discount, then you must pay the difference. Any price difference between total transaction price and Code’s maximum discount will not be refunded. Void where prohibited. Non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. No cash value, except as required by law. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. Offer valid in the U.S. only (excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law). You may have to pay taxes additionally. Fandango reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. This offer and redemption of the Code are subject to Fandango's Terms and Policies and Privacy Policy at http://www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies.
Get 4 months of FanClub member benefits, 4 free movie tickets, plus a $20 Fandango at Home promo code.
"OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS This “FanClub Summer Movie Pass” offer (the “Offer”) is valid from May 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026 (the “Offer Period”). To qualify, you must purchase a FanClub Summer Movie Pass at www.fandango.com/fanclub/summerpass for $49.99. This Offer is not valid for current FanClub members; however, individuals may become eligible after their existing FanClub membership has expired if such membership expires before the end of the Offer Period. The FanClub Summer Movie Pass includes four (4) months of Fandango FanClub membership beginning upon enrollment. After the initial four (4) month period, your membership will automatically renew at $9.99/month (plus applicable taxes) unless canceled prior to the renewal date. The Offer also includes four (4) Fandango movie ticket promo codes (each, a “Ticket Code”). One (1) Ticket Code will be delivered via email within 24 to 48 hours after enrollment. The remaining three (3) Ticket Codes will be delivered via email monthly over the subsequent three (3) months. Each Ticket Code is valid for one-time use for the purchase of one (1) movie ticket on Fandango.com or via the Fandango app. Ticket Codes expire on the earlier of 12/31/26 or when your FanClub membership expires. The Offer also includes one (1) $20 Fandango at Home promotional code (the “FAH Code”, and collectively with Ticket Codes, “Codes”), which will be delivered via email within 24 to 48 hours after enrollment. The FAH Code is valid for up to $20 off a qualifying purchase on Fandango at Home. The FAH Code expires on the earlier of 12/31/26 or when your FanClub membership expires. The FAH Code is valid for one-time use only. Any price difference between total transaction price and FAH Code's maximum discount will not be refunded. If cost of purchase is more than FAH Code's maximum discount, then you must pay the difference. To redeem any Codes, you must have and be logged into your Fandango or Fandango at Home account and still be a FanClub member. Lost or stolen Codes cannot be replaced. This Offer has no cash value except as required by law, is void where prohibited, and cannot be combined with any other offer. It is valid only in the U.S. (excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law). Codes are non-transferable, not for resale, and void if sold or exchanged. Taxes may apply. Limit one (1) FanClub Movie Pass Pass per person. Redemption is subject to Fandango’s Terms and Policies at www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies. No adjustments will be made for prior purchases. Fandango reserves the right to modify or withdraw this Offer at any time, in its sole discretion, without notice. Additional terms and conditions apply. See Fandango FanClub Program Terms for details. FREE FANDANGO MOVIE TICKET TERMS AND CONDITIONS Fandango promotional code (“Code”) is good for one (1) ticket to any movie at a participating Fandango theater. Codes expire on the earlier of 12/31/2026 or when you FanClub membership expires. To be eligible for this offer, you must be a paying Fandango FanClub Movie Pass member at the time the offer is sent and remain a FanClub member at the time that you redeem each Code. Each Code is one-time use only. Codes are valid only for the purchase of movie tickets made at Fandango.com or via the Fandango app and cannot be redeemed directly at any theater box office. If the cost of movie tickets and associated fees and charges exceeds a Code’s maximum discount, you must pay the difference. Any price difference between the total transaction price and a Code’s maximum discount will not be refunded. You must have, and be logged into, your Fandango account, and be a FanClub member, to redeem a Code. If a Code is lost or stolen, it cannot be replaced. No cash value, except as required by law. Void where prohibited.Not valid with any other offer. Offer valid in the U.S. only (excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law). Non-transferable. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. You may have to pay taxes additionally. Limit one redemption per Code per person. Redemption of each Code is subject to Fandango’s Terms and Policies at www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies. $20 FAH MOVIE TICKET TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Fandango at Home promo code (“Code”) included in this Offer expires on the earlier of 12/31/2026 and when your FanClub membership expires. To be eligible for this offer, you must be a paying Fandango FanClub Summer Movie Pass member at the time the Offer is sent and remain a FanClub member at the time that you redeem the Offer and Code. The Code is good for up to $20.00 (twenty dollars) off any single movie or episode purchase in a single transaction. To redeem your Code, enter the Code at checkout during your next Fandango at Home purchase. The Code is a one-time use discount. Any price difference between total transaction price and Code's maximum discount will not be refunded. If cost of purchase is more than Code's maximum discount, then you must pay the difference. Code cannot be combined with any other offers. Code is non-transferable and has no cash value, except as required by law. If lost or stolen, cannot be replaced. Void where prohibited. Not valid with any other offer. Offer valid in U.S. only (excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law). Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. You may have to pay taxes additionally. Adjustments to prior purchases will not be permitted. Fandango reserves the right to withdraw or modify this Offer at any time, in its sole discretion, and without notice. Additional terms and conditions apply. See Fandango FanClubProgram Terms for details."
Get The Odyssey Signature Set and receive one movie ticket to The Odyssey plus an exclusive Premium Collectible print.
*The Odyssey Signature Set is non-refundable. Domestic shipping will be added at checkout. Limited time offer. While supplies last. Movie ticket is non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Fandango reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a bundle. The premium collectible art print will begin shipping in July. Please use a physical U.S. address where the collectible art print shipment can be delivered. Once carrier confirms delivery, Fandango is not responsible for lost or stolen deliveries. See full terms and conditions at https://redeem.fandango.com/products/the-odyssey-signature-set
