The speculation is over because Ice Cube has finally confirmed he's resurrecting the 'Friday' franchise … saying the goal is to bring back the entire ORIGINAL cast, that's right, including Chris Tucker.

A rep for Cube Vision Productions says, “Absolutely yes the studio is in the process of getting the entire original cast to do another 'Friday.'"

The statement continues, "[Ice Cube] is very excited about this and has every intention to make it happen.”

Just last month, Tiny Lister who played DeBo, who said both he and Chris Tucker are down to reunite for the 4th installment of the 'Friday' franchise, but they still have to work out their contracts.

Of course, nothing is ever official until the ink is dry — and you know this … MAN!