Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential involvement in Fast & Furious 11, officially titled Fast X: Part 2, has sparked debate among fans after a series of social media posts suggested the football icon might be joining the blockbuster franchise, even though no formal confirmation has been made.
Speculation intensified in when Vin Diesel shared a photograph of himself with Ronaldo on Instagram, hinting that the Portuguese superstar had been written into the film’s storyline.
Diesel wrote, “Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology… I gotta tell you he is a real one. We wrote a role for him…”
While his wording fell short of a definitive announcement, it strongly implied that Ronaldo had been given a role. The ambiguity is likely due to the fact that the movie’s final edit has yet to be completed, meaning any celebrity cameo could still be cut.
The rumours gained further momentum when longtime Fast & Furious cast member Tyrese Gibson posted a photo on X showing Ronaldo alongside major franchise stars including Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, and Ludacris.
Two high-performance sports cars are visible in the background, suggesting the image was taken on set. Gibson welcomed Ronaldo into the fold by writing, “Welcome to the FAMILY! @Cristiano… The GLOBAL DANCE JUST WENT INTO NEW HEIGHTS!!!!!!”, further fuelling speculation that the football legend is indeed part of the production.
Welcome to the FAMILY! @Cristiano the GLOBAL DANCE JUST WENT INTO NEW HEIGHTS!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/kaQPIYPD5x
— Tyrese Gibson (@Tyrese) December 17, 2025
The idea of Ronaldo stepping into Hollywood is not entirely far-fetched, as he has previously expressed an interest in acting, once saying, “One of the things that I seek to challenge myself in, for example, is acting in a movie.”
Despite the excitement surrounding a potential film debut, Ronaldo remains focused on his football career, with his sights firmly set on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Should he maintain his fitness, he could make history with a record sixth World Cup appearance.
Already the most capped and highest-scoring player in men’s international football, the 40-year-old’s possible balancing act between elite football and a Hollywood cameo would be remarkable.