'Furious 7' transformed the 'Fast & Furious' series from a street-racing franchise into a global action juggernaut. It grossed $1.5 billion, with an incredible 75% of that revenue coming from outside the United States. The film was notable for its diverse cast and its emotional tribute to star Paul Walker, who died during production. The production used CGI and Walker's brothers as body doubles to complete his scenes. Its massive success in China ($390 million) signaled a shift in the blockbuster landscape, where the international market began to dictate the success of Hollywood's biggest tentpole films.