This guide helps you navigate the Fast & Furious movie franchise, renowned for its high-octane action and complex storyline. With twelve main films, two shorts, and an animated series, it can be challenging to follow the chronological order. This guide provides two viewing 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 and Furious Movies: Chronological Order
Total Fast & Furious Films:
The franchise currently boasts twelve feature films, two short films, and an animated series. Fast X: Part 2 is anticipated to conclude the main storyline, but spin-offs remain a possibility.
Marathon Length:
A complete Fast & Furious movie marathon requires approximately 23.5 hours.
1. The Fast and the Furious (2001):
This inaugural film introduces undercover cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) infiltrating a street racing crew led by Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel). Brian's involvement leads to unexpected alliances and a conflict between loyalty and duty. Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) is also introduced.
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 bridging The Fast and the Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious, showing Brian's journey from Los Angeles to Miami.
Stream: YouTube
3. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003):
This installment features Brian and new characters Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej Parker (Ludacris) in Miami, undertaking an undercover mission to bring down a drug lord.
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, showing Dom in the Dominican Republic.
Stream: Vimeo
5. Fast & Furious (2009):
Five years after the first film, Dom and Brian reunite to confront a drug cartel and avenge Letty's apparent death. Gal Gadot's Gisele Yashar is introduced.
Read our review of Fast & Furious.
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6. Fast Five (2011):
Dom and his crew escape to Rio de Janeiro, leading to a massive heist and a confrontation with Agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson). Letty's survival is revealed.
Read our review of Fast Five.
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7. Fast & Furious 6 (2013):
Dom and his team face off against Owen Shaw (Luke Evans) and his mercenary crew. The post-credits scene introduces Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham).
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, follows Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) in Tokyo and features Han Lue (Sung Kang) as a mentor figure. Dom makes a cameo appearance.
Read our review of Tokyo Drift.
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9. Furious 7 (2015):
Deckard Shaw seeks revenge, leading to a final showdown. This film marks the last appearance of Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner.
Read our review of Furious 7.
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10. The Fate of the Furious (2017):
Dom is manipulated into betraying his crew, leading to a global conflict involving cyberterrorism and nuclear threats. The cast expands with Charlize Theron, Russell Crowe, and others.
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 (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) teaming up to combat a genetically enhanced villain (Idris Elba).
Read our review of Hobbs & Shaw.
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12. F9 (2021):
Dom confronts his estranged brother, Jakob (John Cena), amidst a threat to global weapon systems.
Read our review of Fast and Furious 9.
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13. Fast X (2023):
The penultimate chapter introduces Dante (Jason Momoa), seeking revenge for his father's death in Fast Five.
Read our review of Fast X.
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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 storyline. Future projects include a Luke Hobbs film and a potential female-led spin-off.
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