
“F9” stars Tyrese Gibson and Vin Diesel joke around at the “F9” premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on Friday.
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What better way to celebrate the movies’ triumphant return to the theaters than with an old-fashioned in-person premiere Friday at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard? “F9” stars Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges,” Tyrese Gibson, Anna Sawai, Charlize Theron and more walked the red carpet for the supercharged Universal action sequel, which marks the 10th installment in the “Fast & Furious” franchise and will be in theaters June 25.

Actor Jordana Brewster walks the red carpet at the “F9” premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre.
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“F9” actor Anna Sawai waves as she enters the arrivals carpet for the “F9” premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre.
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Security men await the arrival of the stars at the “F9” premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre.
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Actor Charlize Theron arrives at the “F9” premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre.
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Fans line up on Hollywood Boulevard to see their favorite “F9” actors during the movie’s premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on Friday.
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Actor Michael Rooker poses on the red carpet for the “F9” premiere.
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Vanessa Bryant and daughter Natalia at the “F9” premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre.
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“F9” Actor and rapper Chris “Ludacris” Bridges arrives at the “F9” premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre.
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Sung Kang, who portrays Han in “F9,” does an arrivals interview during the premiere of “F9” at TCL Chinese Theatre.
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The cast of “F9” gather for a group photo at the movie’s premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre.
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