Fast X signals a dramatic shift for the franchise, introducing a villain unlike any the Fast family has faced before.
Headlining the film is Jason Momoa, who makes a striking debut as the saga’s primary antagonist after rising to global fame as the heroic Aquaman in Justice League and the subsequent Aquaman films.
This time, however, Momoa flips expectations completely, trading noble heroism for chaos, cruelty, and theatrical menace.
His arrival alone redefines the tone of the series.
Momoa plays Dante Reyes, a sadistic and calculating enemy whose motivations are rooted in vengeance rather than power or control.
Unlike previous villains who relied on brute force or technology, Dante thrives on psychological warfare, manipulating events from the shadows and turning the family’s greatest strength - loyalty - into a vulnerability.
His unpredictable personality, flamboyant demeanor, and ruthless intelligence make him among the most memorable antagonists in the franchise’s history.
Another major turning point comes with the return of Cipher, portrayed once again by Charlize Theron.
After dominating the last two FAF films as an untouchable mastermind, Cipher finally suffers her major defeat - not through brute force, but through deception.
Outplayed and manipulated by Dante, Cipher experiences a dramatic reversal of power, marking a rare moment where the franchise’s long-standing villain is no longer pulling the strings.
This shift reshapes the hierarchy of threats and reinforces just how dangerous the new antagonist truly is.
True to Fast And Furious tradition, Fast X delivers some of the most outrageous and ambitious action sequences in the series:
City-level destruction on an unprecedented scale
Elaborate traps that turn familiar locations into deadly battlegrounds
Relentless pacing that barely gives the audience time to breathe
While the spectacle is dialed up, the emotional stakes are higher than ever, as Dominic Toretto and his family are pushed to their breaking point from all sides.