It is well-documented that the “Fast and Furious” franchise is all about family — and that family begins with Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel).

For the last 20 years, audiences have followed Dom’s story, with his sister Mia (Jordana Brewster), wife Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) and now his son Brian, who is named for his brother-in-law — and sometimes outlaw — Brian O’Connor (the late Paul Walker).

Over time, the “Fast” family has extended beyond the bonds of blood — as each member of the Toretto-led crew (and even some former foes) has become a part of that family and been invited to sit down around the table to share a few Coronas.

But in “F9,” the saga takes a turn with the introduction of Jakob, the long-lost Toretto brother, played by John Cena.

“As Dom enters into the realm of fatherhood, like we do in real life, we reflect on our own parents, and our own father,...