Universal's 'Fast and Furious 6' Sets Overseas Imax Debut

TORONTO - Universal’s Fast & Furious 6 is to speed onto Imax’s international screens on May 22 after being digitally blown up for its giant screen format.

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The summer run on Imax screens comes ahead of Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson’s sequel hitting theaters on May 24.

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Imax previously screened Fast Five, an earlier installment of the high octane franchise, in 2011.

The sequel from Universal finds Dom (Diesel) and Brian's (Paul Walker) crew retired after earning a $100 million haul during the series' previous installment.

But, unfortunately, they are unable to return home because of charges hanging over their heads.

Hobbs (Johnson) gives the team a chance at redemption when he offers them a job stopping a group of mercenary drivers.

The team says they’ll only accept if the payment is a full pardon.

"Director Justin Lin and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson have already proven to be a turbo-charged combination for Imax," said Greg Foster, chairman and president of Imax Entertainment, in a statement Wednesday ahead of the upcoming summer run overseas.