In a move that has delighted fans worldwide, Hollywood heavyweight Vin Diesel has seemingly drawn a line under his long-standing feud with former co-star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. The reconciliation was signalled through a public show of support on social media.
The Instagram Peace Offering
The significant step towards peace occurred on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, when Vin Diesel took to his Instagram account. In his post, he openly praised Johnson's performance in his upcoming new film, The Smashing Machine. This public endorsement is being widely interpreted as a clear indication that the bitter dispute between the two action stars has finally been resolved.
A History of Tension
The origins of the feud date back to 2016, when Johnson posted criticisms about an unnamed male co-star during the filming of the Fast and Furious franchise, accusing them of unprofessional conduct. It was later confirmed that his target was Vin Diesel. The situation was further inflamed when Diesel described the on-set tension as a form of "tough love", a justification he claimed was intended to elicit a better performance from Johnson. At the time, this explanation only served to anger Johnson more.
The Road to Reconciliation
Despite Johnson initially vowing he would not return to the high-octane franchise, the path to reconciliation began with his surprise cameo appearance in Fast X. The thaw in relations became official in 2023, when the pair announced they had settled their differences. Johnson confirmed their renewed partnership on the social media platform X, stating they had decided to "put all the past behind us". He emphasised that their focus was now squarely on the future of the global franchise, its beloved characters, and the legions of loyal fans.
This public praise from Diesel for Johnson's new project marks the latest and most definitive chapter in their mended relationship, putting years of speculation and behind-the-scenes drama firmly to rest.
