Watch Fast & Furious: Chronological Movie Order

This guide helps you navigate the Fast & Furious film franchise, renowned for its high-octane action and complex storyline. With twelve main films, two shorts, and an animated series, understanding the viewing order can be challenging. This guide provides two options: chronological order and release order. The animated series, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, is excluded due to its minimal impact on the main narrative.

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The Fast & Furious Movies: Chronological Order

Total Fast & Furious Films:

The franchise currently boasts 12 feature films, 2 short films, and an animated series. Fast X: Part 2 is anticipated to conclude the primary storyline, though spin-offs remain a possibility.

Marathon Time:

A complete Fast & Furious movie marathon requires almost 23.5 hours.

1. The Fast and the Furious (2001):

This inaugural film introduces undercover cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) infiltrating Dom Toretto's (Vin Diesel) street racing crew. Brian's loyalties are tested as he forms bonds with Dom and his sister Mia (Jordana Brewster), ultimately choosing them over his law enforcement duties. Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) also makes her debut.

Read our review of The Fast and the Furious.

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2. The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003):

A brief, dialogue-free short showcasing Brian's journey from LA to Miami before 2 Fast 2 Furious. While not crucial, it bridges the gap.

Where to Watch: YouTube

3. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003):

This installment, lacking Dom Toretto, introduces Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej Parker (Ludacris). Brian and Roman go undercover to apprehend a drug lord. Eva Mendes appears as Monica Fuentes.

Read our review of 2 Fast 2 Furious.

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4. Los Bandoleros (2009):

A short film set between The Fast and the Furious and Fast & Furious, featuring Dom in the Dominican Republic. It introduces Han Lue (Sung Kang).

Where to Watch: Vimeo

5. Fast & Furious (2009):

Five years after the first film, Dom and Brian reunite to confront a drug cartel and avenge Letty. Gal Gadot debuts as Gisele Yashar.

Read our review of Fast & Furious.

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6. Fast Five (2011):

Dom, Mia, and Brian escape to Rio, facing off against Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and the DEA. Letty's survival is revealed.

Read our review of Fast Five.

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7. Fast & Furious 6 (2013):

Dom's crew confronts Owen Shaw (Luke Evans), and Hobbs recruits Dom to capture Shaw's mercenary team. Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) is introduced.

Read our review of Fast & Furious 6.

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8. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006):

This film, chronologically placed between Fast & Furious 6 and Furious 7, focuses on Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) and Han Lue in Tokyo. Dom makes a cameo.

Read our review of Tokyo Drift.

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9. Furious 7 (2015):

Deckard Shaw seeks revenge, leading to a final confrontation and a poignant farewell to Brian O'Conner.

Read our review of Furious 7.

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10. The Fate of the Furious (2017):

Dom is manipulated into working against his team, facing cyberterrorism and nuclear threats. A large ensemble cast is featured.

Read our review of The Fate of the Furious.

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11. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019):

A spin-off featuring Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw teaming up against a deadly virus and Brixton Lore (Idris Elba).

Read our review of Hobbs & Shaw.

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12. F9 (2021):

Dom confronts his estranged brother, Jakob (John Cena), while facing the threat of Project Aries.

Read our review of F9.

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13. Fast X (2023):

Dom and his family face Dante (Jason Momoa), seeking revenge for his father's death in Fast Five.

Read our review of Fast X.

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Fast & Furious Movies: Release Order:

The Fast and the Furious (2001) The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) Fast & Furious (2009) Los Bandoleros (2009) Fast Five (2011) Fast & Furious 6 (2013) Furious 7 (2015) The Fate of the Furious (2017) Hobbs & Shaw (2019) F9 (2021) Fast X (2023) Fast X: Part 2 (TBA 2026)

The Future of Fast & Furious:

Fast X: Part 2 is slated for 2026, concluding the main saga. Future projects include a Luke Hobbs film and a potential female-led spin-off.

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