As one of the longest movie franchises of all timeThe Fast and Furious series has evolved from relatively modest street racing movies to the pinnacle of over-the-top Hollywood action — an evolution that's led to nearly $2 billion USD at the global box office. And nowFast and Furious 11 has been confirmed with a final titleFast Foreverand release date of March 82028.
Throughout that timethe franchise's twelve films (nine mainlineone spinoffand two shorts) have woven together a convoluted narrative that's proven a bit difficult to follow. With the latest Fast and Furious filmFast Xnow available to watch at homewe've put together this handy guide on how to watch the Fast and Furious movies in chronological order.
At the bottom of the articleyou'll find a second list that orders the films by their actual release datesif you’d prefer to watch them in that order instead. Considering its lack of importance to the film series’ ongoing narrativewe aren’t including the animated series Fast & Furious: Spy Racers.
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How Many Fast and Furious Movies are There?
There are currently a total of 12 Fast and Furious movies2 short filmsand an animated series. Fast and Furious 11 (also known as Fast Forever) is expected to conclude the main storyline in 2028though spinoffs and side projects may continue. See our guide on where to watch every Fast and Furious movie for streaming details for the films.
How Long to Watch All Fast and Furious Movies
A Fast and Furious movie marathon will take you almost a full day to get through. If you’re looking to watch the entire franchise in a weekendall of the films together take almost 23 and half hours.
Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order
1. The Fast and the Furious (2001)
The timeline begins with the franchise's first film2001's The Fast and the Furious. The fairly straightforward action plot tasks Paul Walker's undercover cop Brian O'Conner with taking down a crew of carjackers led by Vin Diesel's Dom Toretto. Brian gets involved in illegal street racingbefriends Domstarts dating his sister (Jordan Brewster's Mia Toretto)and ultimately chooses those relationships over his duty as a cop. The first film also introduces viewers to series staple Michelle Rodriguezwho plays Letty OrtizDom's love interest.
Read our review of The Fast and the Furious.
2. The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious shows how Brian O’Conneron the run from law enforcementgets from LA to Miami before the events of 2 Fast 2 Furious. The six-minute short film features no dialogue and a handful of races. It’s nonessential viewingbut it’s here nonetheless.
3. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
The series’ only movie without Dom Toretto2 Fast 2 Furious introduces Roman Pearce (Tyrese GIbson) and Tej Parker (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges). The story follows Brian O’Connor and Pearce as they go undercover to take down a drug lord in exchange for having their criminal records expunged — a mission that's ultimately successful. It also introduces a new love interest for O’Connor in Eva Mendes’s Monica Fuenteswho only appears again briefly in Fast Five.
Read our review of 2 Fast 2 Furious
4. Los Bandoleros (2009)
The second of the series’ two short filmsLos Bandoleros takes place between Fast 1 and Fast 4though its exact placement on the timeline is never specified. Written and directed by Vin DieselLos Bandoleros is set in the Dominican Republicwhere Dom is lying low after the events of Fast 1. In its 20-minute runtimethe film manages to cover an oil warcorrupt politicsand a prison breakculminating in a romantic reunion between Dom and Letty. Chronologicallyit’s also the first time we see Sung Kang’s death-defying Han Lue.
5. Fast & Furious (2009)
Not to be confused with The Fast and the FuriousFast & Furious is the franchise's fourth mainline filmthough it precedes Tokyo Drift (film number three) in the chronology. It's a sequel to Fast 1set five years laterwith Dom and Brian teaming up once again to take down a drug lord and avenge the “death” of Letty. Dom is ultimately arrested and sentencedthough en route to the prisonBrianMiaand Tego Leo (Tego Calderon) are seen intercepting the prison bus. Fast & Furious also introduces Gal Gadot’s Gisele Yashar. It was the Wonder Woman actor's first major film role.
Read our review of Fast & Furious.
6. Fast Five (2011)
Frequent series director Justin Lin’s third Fast movie raised the stakes with massive setpieces and a supersized cast featuring Dwayne Johnson’s Luke Hobbs. Picking up where Fast & Furious left offDom heads to Rio de Janeiro with Mia and Brian after escaping his prison transport. A familiar tale unfolds: They steal and race souped-up street cars while on the run from another government agencythis time Luke Hobbs and the DEA. Eva Mendes’s Monica Fuentes returns in a mid-credits scene to reveal Letty is still alive.
Read our review of Fast Five.
7. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
Fast 6 begins with Dom and his crew once again on the lam. Hobbsmeanwhileis looking to take down a mercenary group led by Luke Evans’s Owen Shaw. Hobbs recruits Dom by showing him a picture of Lettywhom Dom believes to be deadand offering him and his crew amnesty back in the U.S. As alwaysthere are vehicular shenanigans and casualtiesthough things ultimately end well for the crewand the franchise carries on. The post-credits scene introduces Jason Statham’s Deckard Shaw to the series.
Read our review of Fast & Furious 6.
8. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
The wackiest of the Fast movies timeline-wise is the series’ third moviewhich actually takes place between Fast 6 and 7. The first Fast movie directed by Justin Lin features a Dom cameo but largely centers around teenage street racers Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) and Twinkie (Shad "Bow Wow" Moss)with series staple Han Lue serving as a mentor to Sean. With a $62 million haulit's the series’ least successful entry by box office total.
Read our review of Tokyo Drift.
Initial Release: Jun 162006
PG-13
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The series’ biggest box office success to date is Furious 7which grossed over $350 million — no other Fast film has cleared $250 million. It’s also the most well-received critically with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82% (five points better than runner-up Fast Five). Furious 7 picks up at the end of Tokyo Driftwith Statham’s Deckard Shaw serving as the main villain. It was directed by James Wan (SawThe ConjuringAquaman).
This is the last Fast film with Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conneras Walker died during the time of its filming. Furious 7 ends with an emotional farewell to Brian/Walker.
Read our review of Furious 7.
10. The Fate of the Furious (2017)
Order is restored here as Fast 8 follows Fast 7 in both the real and fictional timelines. The film’s stacked cast includes Charlize TheronRussell CroweScott Eastwoodand Helen Mirrenalongside series regulars Vin DieselMichelle RodriguezTyrese GibsonLudacrisDwayne Johsonand Jason Statham. In addition to the expected dose of fast carsover-the-top actionand double-crossingFast 8 finds time for cyberterrorism and the threat of nuclear war.
Read our review of The Fate of the Furious.
11. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw (2019)
The series’ only spinoff film to date stars Johnson’s Luke Hobbs and Statham’s Deckard Shaw. The duowho became buddies after escaping prison together in the previous filmare tasked with saving humanity from a deadly virus. The spinoff also brings the legendary Idris Elba into the fold as villainous super soldier Brixton Lore.
Back in 2020Johnson said he was working on a Hobbs and Shaw sequelthough he vowed to never again appear in the mainline films due to a feud with Vin Diesel. So as it stands there are currently no discussions happening for a sequel.
Read our review of Hobbs and Shaw.
Initial Release: Aug 22019
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The series’ most recent film before Fast Xonce again directed by Justin Linpits Dom and the crew against Jakob TorettoDom’s estranged brother played by John Cena. The family’s all here for this oneas nearly every major series player to date returnsin addition to new blood like CenaMichael Rookerand Cardi B. The plot involves another threat to humanity: Project Ariesa device capable of controlling all of the world's weapon systems. As alwaysthat plot is foiledin part thanks to Roman and Tej flying a Pontiac into space.
Read our review of Fast and Furious 9.
13. Fast X (2023)
Fast X is set to be the second to last chapter in the Fast and Furious series. Dom will have to protect his family from a new enemy named Dante (Jason Momoa) who is looking for revenge after the death of his father in Fast 5.
If you're wondering how to watch Fast X in 2026it's currently available to rent on Amazon or you can stream it on Peacock with a subscription.
Read our review of Fast X.
How to Watch the Fast and Furious Movies By Release Date
- The Fast and the Furious (2001)
- The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003 – short film)
- 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
- The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
- Fast & Furious (2009)
- Los Bandoleros (2009 – short film)
- Fast Five (2011)
- Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
- Furious 7 (2015)
- The Fate of the Furious (2017)
- Hobbs & Shaw (2019 – spinoff film)
- F9 (2021)
- Fast X (2023)
- Fast Forever (2028)
The Future of The Fast and Furious Movies
Fast X is the second to last film of the mainline The Fast and Furious movieswith the franchise's conclusionFast Forever now expected to release in March 2028. Vin Diesel recently spoke about what to expect from the final movieincluding a return to focusing on street racing and even a reunion with Paul Walker's characterBrian O'Conner.
That also doesn't mean we're done with the universe. In the meantimethere are plans for Dwayne Johnson to star in a new Fast and Furious film as Luke Hobbs sometime in the future. There's also a rumored The Fast and Furious spinoff that will supposedly be led by the women of the seriesaccording to a report from Syfy. Thoughagainnothing is confirmed thereeither.