Universal Takes Victory Lap With ‘F9’ at CinemaCon
The ninth “Fast & Furious” film stands as the highest-grossing Hollywood film since theaters reopened, and has been touted by theaters as an example of the importance of theatrical exclusivity. It is one of 25 films that Universal has released since the pandemic began in March 2020, with a 26th coming on Friday with Nia DaCosta’s horror film “Candyman.” “We believed that a globally entertaining film like ‘F9’ could galvanize a robust return to theaters.