
It grossed $788.7 million, making it the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2013, the then-fourth highest grossing film distributed by Universal, and the then-highest grossing film in the franchise.

The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Lin's direction, cast performances and action sequences. Similarly to its predecessor, Fast & Furious 6 featured mostly practical stuntwork, which required designed specialty vehicles in order to be completed.įast & Furious 6 premiered at Empire in Leicester Square on May 7, 2013, and was first theatrically released in the United Kingdom on May 17, and worldwide on May 24 in conventional and IMAX theaters, by Universal Pictures.

Discussions arose filming alongside a potential seventh installment these were abandoned once principal photography began in July 2012, which lasted until that December, with filming locations including Los Angeles, London, Glasgow, and the Canary Islands. In the film, Toretto, O'Conner, and the team are offered amnesty for their crimes by helping DSS agent Luke Hobbs to apprehend a mercenary group, one member of which is Toretto's presumed deceased lover, Letty Ortiz (Rodriguez).Ī sixth film was planned as early as February 2010, prior to the production of Fast Five this was confirmed in April 2011, after Morgan began writing the screenplay, while the returns of Diesel, Moritz, and Lin were confirmed that June. It stars Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto and Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner, alongside Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Sung Kang, Luke Evans, and Gina Carano.

It is the sequel to Fast Five (2011) and is the sixth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. Fast & Furious 6 (also known as Furious 6 ) is a 2013 American action film directed by Justin Lin and written by Chris Morgan.
