Universal Pictures have brought forward the UK release date of the new Fast & Furious 9 movie.

The much-delayed F9 blockbuster was due to hit cinema screens in the UK from July 8, 2021.

However, Universal Pictures UK confirmed on Instagram today (May 20) that the latest instalment of The Fast Saga starring Vin Diesel as Dom Toretto will now arrive in the UK on June 24.

Universal posted: "ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Strap in as #Fast9 is now coming to UK cinemas earlier on June 24"

The ninth movie in the main Fast franchise includes scenes filmed on location in Hatfield.

Vin Diesel was on set at Hatfield House in the summer of 2019 to shoot the movie's tuner party.

The sequences shot in Hatfield saw cars worth millions parked at the Hertfordshire estate for the party.

The Comet: Fast & Furious 9 is now set for release in the UK on June 24.Fast & Furious 9 is now set for release in the UK on June 24. (Image: Universal Pictures)

Who stars in F9?

Alongside Vin Diesel and John Cena as brothers Dom and Jakob Toretto, F9 stars returning cast members Michelle Rodriguez at Letty, Tyrese Gibson as Roman, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges as Tej, and Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey.

There are also Fast Saga returns for Jordana Brewster as Mia – Dom and Jakob's sister – and Sung Kang as Han. The F9 cast also includes Helen Mirren as Queenie Shaw, Kurt Russell as Mr Nobody, and Charlize Theron as Cipher.

They are joined by Fast fan favourites Don Omar, Lucas Black, Shad 'Bow Wow' Moss and Jason Tobin as well as additions to the ensemble including Anna Sawai as Elle, a highly skilled fighter guarding an important secret, Thue Ersted Rasmussen as Otto, a budding despot who is working with Jakob Toretto, and Grammy-winning singer Cardi B as Leysa, a woman with a connection to Dom’s past.

The Comet: Vin Diesel stars as Dom Toretto in Fast & Furious 9.Vin Diesel stars as Dom Toretto in Fast & Furious 9. (Image: Universal Pictures.)

The Comet: John Cena plays Jakob Toretto – Dom's brother – in F9.John Cena plays Jakob Toretto – Dom's brother – in F9. (Image: Universal Pictures)

The Comet: Jordana Brewster returns as Mia – Dom and Jakob's sister – in Fast and Furious 9.Jordana Brewster returns as Mia – Dom and Jakob's sister – in Fast and Furious 9. (Image: Universal Pictures)

The Comet: Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges plays Tej in Fast and Furious 9.Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges plays Tej in Fast and Furious 9. (Image: Universal Pictures)

The Comet: Michelle Rodriguez plays Letty in Fast and Furious 9.Michelle Rodriguez plays Letty in Fast and Furious 9. (Image: Universal Pictures)

The Comet: Nathalie Emmanuel returns as Ramsey in Fast and Furious 9.Nathalie Emmanuel returns as Ramsey in Fast and Furious 9. (Image: Universal Pictures)

The Comet: Tyrese Gibson plays Roman in F9: Fast and Furious 9.Tyrese Gibson plays Roman in F9: Fast and Furious 9. (Image: Universal Pictures)

The Comet: Sung Kang returns as Han in Fast & Furious 9.Sung Kang returns as Han in Fast & Furious 9. (Image: Universal Pictures)