On June 17, 2011, it was announced that Legendary Pictures is developing a movie based on Hot Wheels due to the success of "Fast Five" by developing an edgier film. On July 10, 2013, Simon Crane and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo were named as the frontrunners to direct the film, with Art Marcum and Matt Holloway writing the film, intended to be more "" than "The Fast and the Furious". On September 28, 2016, Justin Lin signed on to direct the film, which will be produced through his production company Perfect Storm Entertainment. On August 1, 2017, Lin revealed that the movie was still in development. It was speculated that the film will be released as a computer animated direct sequel to 2003's