After much speculation, it has been confirmed that a fan favorite character will be returning to the "Fast & Furious" franchise.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, last Thursday (June 1, 2023), revealed the news on social media that he is "one hundred percent confirming" that his character Luke Hobbs will be returning to the fray.

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Johnson also praised viewers for their enthusiasm and support for his unexpected appearance in "Fast X," which came out in May, reports CNN.

The Rock also hinted that there would be more between Hobbs and Jason Momoa's character Dante, it said.

“If you thought that ‘The Rock’ versus ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin headlining three WrestleManias was earth-shattering, well, wait until you see Dante and Hobbs collide,” he said, calling back to his days as a professional wrestler.

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While Johnson wasn’t explicitly clear on what the next “Fast” installment is, The Wrap is reporting that an untitled Hobbs movie is in the works at Universal Pictures that will be a “bridge” between “Fast X” and “Fast X: Part II,” instead of Johnson returning in a “Hobbs & Shaw” sequel film (“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” was a 2019 “Fast & Furious” spinoff starring Johnson and Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw)

The "Black Adam" actor starred as Hobbs in 2011's "Fast Five" and went on to star in five more flicks in the franchise.

Johnson informed CNN in 2021 that he "would not be returning to the franchise" after last participating in the 2019 "Hobbs & Shaw" spinoff film, and despite a public request from "Fast & Furious" stalwart Vin Diesel asking him to return, said the report.

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In regards to Diesel, Johnson addressed the current state of his relationship with the "Pitch Black" star in his announcement on Thursday, saying that despite their past disagreements, "we've been like brothers for years" and that they are leading with the idea of "resolve" as they look toward the future of "bigger plans are the bigger build outs.” “It’s really not a hard decision to make: It’s a yes,” The Rock stated.