On its opening weekend, Furious 7 grossed $392 million worldwide. That’s a jaw-dropping gross for a franchise that just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Many figured an announcement of an eighth installment in the franchise would happen almost immediately. However, that was not the case. Star Vin Diesel seems confident in a sequel, even suggesting the franchise will go to New York. Another rumor says Eva Mendes‘ character, last scene as a cameo in Fast Five, could return. But don’t go buying your tickets just yet.

No matter where you are in the world, Vin Diesel is Groot. While the big-name voice actors that help bring buzz to animated films are generally dubbed over for international releases, the sentient tree in “Guardians of the Galaxy” will be voiced by Mr.