#F9, the latest installment in @TheFastSaga, is finally in theaters.

Insider's entertainment team put our feet on the gas to answer all of your questions about the movie, including how a deceased character managed to return.

🚨 Warning: Spoilers ahead.

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Dominic Toretto (@vindiesel) and his crew are back in #F9 with a plethora of fast cars. 🚗🚙

Some of the vehicles, like a $1 million custom Dodge Charger, were built from the ground up.

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Brian O'Conner, played by the late Paul Walker, isn't seen in #F9, but the character's absence is explained.

The film also contains two respectful nods to Brian near the film's end.

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#F9 director @justinlin told Insider about how he constantly considers how to handle and honor Paul Walker's character respectfully in the franchise.

"I hope that whatever we choose, it continues to be done with thoughtfulness and respect."
Han Seoul-Oh (@sungkang) returns in #F9 after being "killed off" in 2006's "Tokyo Drift."

The explanation leaves a bit to be desired, but the director may have had it in mind for years.

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In #F9, Mia and Letty share their first real scenes together in the saga.

When @justinlin returned to oversee the final trilogy, he recognized that there was an opportunity to explore their sisterhood because they were "not being utilized."

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A mid-credits scene in #F9 teases a huge potential showdown for the sequel that should make long-term fans excited.

In case you left the theater early or were wondering what to make of the short sequence, we have you covered.

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In an interview with Insider's @KirstenAcuna, @JohnCena says he'd love to return to @TheFastSaga, but the decision isn't up to him.

"I'm not near high enough to make any of those decisions."
Director @justinlin planned to leave the saga after making 2013's "Fast 6."

Lin told Insider the idea of exploring Dom's origin story drew him back in.

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🏁 The stunts and chases have become increasingly over-the-top since @TheFastSaga began in 2001.

In honor of #F9, Insider's resident "Fast" fans, @KirstenAcuna and @livsingh95, binged the franchise, noting every wild moment.

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🧐 Are you really a "Fast" fanatic?

For "The Fast and the Furious" 20th anniversary, Insider rounded up 20 facts every fan should know.

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