How to Watch the Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

This guide helps you navigate the Fast & Furious franchise, a sprawling saga spanning over two decades and nearly $2 billion at the global box office. With 12 main films, two shorts, and an animated series, keeping track can be tricky. This guide provides two viewing orders: chronological and release date. The animated series, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, is excluded due to its minimal impact on the main storyline.

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The Fast and Furious Movies: Chronological Order

How Many Fast and Furious Movies Exist?

There are currently 12 feature films, 2 short films, and an animated series. Fast X: Part 2 is anticipated to conclude the main narrative, although spin-offs are possible.

Total Viewing Time:

A complete Fast & Furious marathon requires approximately 23.5 hours.

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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 allegiances are tested as he bonds with Dom and his sister Mia (Jordana Brewster). Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) also makes her debut.

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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, showcasing Brian's journey from Los Angeles to Miami.

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3. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)

This installment features Brian and new characters Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej Parker (Ludacris) going undercover in Miami. Dom Toretto is absent from this film.

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4. Los Bandoleros (2009)

A short film set between The Fast and the Furious and Fast & Furious, showing Dom's activities in the Dominican Republic. Han Lue (Sung Kang) appears for the first time.

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5. Fast & Furious (2009)

Five years after the first film, Dom and Brian reunite to take down a drug cartel and avenge Letty. Gisele Yashar (Gal Gadot) is introduced.

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6. Fast Five (2011)

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

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7. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)

Dom and his crew confront Owen Shaw (Luke Evans) and his mercenary team. Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) is introduced in a post-credits scene.

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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) in Tokyo, with Han Lue as a mentor. Dom makes a cameo.

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9. Furious 7 (2015)

Deckard Shaw seeks revenge, leading to a final showdown. This film serves as a poignant farewell to Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner.

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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.

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

This spin-off features Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw teaming up to combat a deadly virus and Brixton Lore (Idris Elba).

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12. F9 (2021)

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

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13. Fast X (2023)

The penultimate chapter sees Dom protecting his family from Dante (Jason Momoa), seeking revenge for his father's death in Fast Five.

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Fast and 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 the Fast and Furious Franchise

Fast X: Part 2 is slated for 2026, but future spin-offs, including a Luke Hobbs film (2025) and a potential female-led spin-off, are rumored.

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