Fast & Furious 7
2015
However 2009’s Fast & Furious reinvigorated the series with its $363 million total, and Fast Five’s $626 million and Fast & Furious 6’s $788 million grosses suggested that the cinematic juggernaut had reached its zenith. The fact that Furious 7 has
managed to take in more than twice as much as its predecessor proves
that its popularity has never been higher. And the powers that be over
at Universal plan on taking full advantage of that with Furious 8, which has already been announced for April 14, 2017.
But what made Furious 7 so much more popular than its predecessors? Well, Paul Walker’s death (like Heath Ledger’s with The Dark Knight) evoked sympathy in audiences, who flocked to say goodbye to the actor. Furious 7’s promotional campaign also played upon Walker’s passing, but did so in a heartfelt fashion that never felt disingenuous. It also helped that Furious 7 was rollicking blockbuster cinema at its finest and was a pure joy to watch from beginning to end. Bring on Furious 8
But what made Furious 7 so much more popular than its predecessors? Well, Paul Walker’s death (like Heath Ledger’s with The Dark Knight) evoked sympathy in audiences, who flocked to say goodbye to the actor. Furious 7’s promotional campaign also played upon Walker’s passing, but did so in a heartfelt fashion that never felt disingenuous. It also helped that Furious 7 was rollicking blockbuster cinema at its finest and was a pure joy to watch from beginning to end. Bring on Furious 8

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