How to Watch the Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

This comprehensive guide navigates the Fast & Furious franchise, helping you watch the films in chronological order or by release date. The series, a global box office behemoth, boasts a complex timeline. This guide clarifies the viewing order, ensuring a smooth cinematic journey.

Note: The animated series, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, is excluded due to its minimal impact on the main storyline.

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The Fast & Furious Movies: Chronological Viewing Order

How Many Fast & Furious Movies Exist?

Currently, the franchise includes 12 feature films, two short films, and an animated series. Fast X: Part 2 is anticipated to conclude the main narrative, although spin-offs remain a possibility. Details on streaming availability for each film are provided in the individual film sections below.

Total Viewing Time:

A complete Fast & Furious marathon requires approximately 23.5 hours.

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Fast & Furious Films in Chronological Order:

1. The Fast and the Furious (2001): This inaugural film introduces Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel), setting the stage for the entire saga. Brian infiltrates Dom's street racing crew, leading to unexpected alliances and betrayals. Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) also makes her debut.

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2. The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): A short film bridging The Fast and the Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious. Features action sequences without dialogue.

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3. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): Brian, now on the run, teams up with Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej Parker (Ludacris) in Miami to take down a drug cartel. Dom is absent from this installment.

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4. Los Bandoleros (2009): A short film set between The Fast and the Furious and Fast & Furious. Dom, in hiding, becomes embroiled in an oil war and a prison break. Han Lue (Sung Kang) appears for the first time.

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5. Fast & Furious (2009): Five years after the first film, Brian and Dom reunite to avenge Letty's apparent death. Gal Gadot's Gisele Yashar is introduced.

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6. Fast Five (2011): Dom and his crew escape prison and head to Rio, where they pull off a massive heist while evading Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson). Letty's survival is revealed.

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7. Fast & Furious 6 (2013): Dom and his team are recruited by Hobbs to stop a mercenary group led by Owen Shaw (Luke Evans). The film concludes with the introduction of Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham).

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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 appearance.

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9. Furious 7 (2015): Deckard Shaw seeks revenge, leading to a confrontation with Dom's crew. 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 weapons. A large ensemble cast participates.

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11. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019): A spin-off featuring Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw as they battle a genetically enhanced villain (Idris Elba).

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12. F9 (2021): Dom confronts his estranged brother, Jakob Toretto (John Cena), while facing a threat to global weapon systems.

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13. Fast X (2023): Dom and his family face Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa), seeking revenge for the events of Fast Five.

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Fast & Furious Films: Release Date Order:

1. The Fast and the Furious (2001)
2. The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
3. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
4. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
5. Fast & Furious (2009)
6. Los Bandoleros (2009)
7. Fast Five (2011)
8. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
9. Furious 7 (2015)
10. The Fate of the Furious (2017)
11. Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
12. F9 (2021)
13. Fast X (2023)
14. Fast X: Part 2 (TBA 2026)

The Future of the Fast & Furious Franchise:

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

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