How Many Fast and the Furious Movies Are There? What You Might Be Missing

You’d think a simple question about a car franchise would have a simple answer. It doesn’t. If you’re trying to figure out how many Fast and the Furious movies currently exist, the number actually changes depending on who you ask and how much of a completionist you are.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a mess.

Right now, in early 2026, there are 11 full-length feature films that have hit theaters. That includes the ten "mainline" entries—often called the Fast Saga—and one major spin-off. But if you're the kind of person who needs every single bit of lore, the "Family" story actually stretches across short films and even an animated series.

Breaking Down the Main Fast and the Furious Movies

If you just want the big-budget, popcorn-flicking theatrical releases, the list is pretty straightforward. You’ve got the core saga that started with street racing and ended with... well, cars in space and Jason Momoa blowing up the Vatican.

Here is the rundown of the 11 movies currently out:

• The Fast and the Furious (2001): The one that started it all. DVD players were the high-stakes heist item.
• 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): No Vin Diesel, but we got Tyrese and Ludacris.
• The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006): A "side story" that eventually became central to the timeline.
• Fast & Furious (2009): The soft reboot that brought the original cast back together.
• Fast Five (2011): The heist movie that changed the franchise forever and introduced The Rock.
• Fast & Furious 6 (2013): Tanks on a highway. Need I say more?
• Furious 7 (2015): The emotional goodbye to Paul Walker.
• The Fate of the Furious (2017): Dom goes rogue and fights a submarine.
• Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019): The first official spin-off movie.
• F9: The Fast Saga (2021): Rockets and magnets.
• Fast X (2023): The beginning of the end, which left us on a massive cliffhanger.

So, that’s 11. But wait.

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The "Hidden" Movies You Probably Skipped

Most fans totally miss the two short films that fill in the gaps. They aren't just "bonus features"; they are actually canon.

First, there’s The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious. It’s a six-minute silent short that explains how Brian O'Conner went from being an LAPD cop to a fugitive in Miami. Without it, the jump between the first and second movie feels a bit jarring.

Then there’s Los Bandoleros. This one was actually directed by Vin Diesel. It’s a 20-minute film that sets up the fourth movie, explaining what Dom was doing in the Dominican Republic and how he reunited with Han. If you count these, you’re looking at 13 total pieces of live-action content.

And then there's Fast & Furious Spy Racers. It’s a DreamWorks animated series on Netflix. It ran for six seasons. While it targets a younger audience, it’s technically part of the universe, featuring Dom's cousin, Tony Toretto. If you count seasons of TV as "installments," the number explodes.

Where is Fast 11?

This is where things get tricky in 2026. After Fast X came out in 2023, everyone expected the next one to drop pretty quickly. Universal initially teased an April 2025 release.

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That didn't happen.

The 2023 Hollywood strikes pushed things back significantly. Currently, the word is that Fast & Furious 11 (which Vin Diesel recently hinted might be titled Fast Forever) is aiming for a June 2026 release. Specifically, they are eyeing June 18, 2026—which would be exactly 25 years to the day since the first movie premiered in 2001.

Director Louis Leterrier has been pretty vocal about wanting to bring it "back home." Rumors suggest a return to Los Angeles and a more "back to basics" approach compared to the world-ending stakes of the last few films. There’s also the lingering question of Hobbs & Reyes, a spin-off bridge movie announced by Dwayne Johnson that was supposed to happen before the final film. Updates on that have been... sparse, to say the least.

The Watch Order Headache

If you're wondering how many Fast and the Furious movies you need to watch to understand the plot, the answer is "most of them," but not in the order they were released.

Because of Tokyo Drift, the timeline is a bit looped. Han "dies" in the third movie, but then he’s alive in the fourth, fifth, and sixth. It turns out the events of Tokyo Drift actually happen right before Furious 7.

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So, if you want the story to make sense chronologically:

1. The Fast and the Furious
2. The Turbo Charged Prelude (Short)
3. 2 Fast 2 Furious
4. Los Bandoleros (Short)
5. Fast & Furious
6. Fast Five
7. Fast & Furious 6
8. Tokyo Drift
9. Furious 7
10. The Fate of the Furious
11. Hobbs & Shaw
12. F9
13. Fast X

It’s a lot.

Actionable Next Steps for the Family

If you're planning a marathon before the 11th movie hits theaters later this year, don't just mindlessly binge.

• Track down the shorts: You can usually find Los Bandoleros and the Turbo Charged Prelude on YouTube or tucked away in the "Extras" section of the Blu-ray/Digital versions of the first few films.
• Check your streaming services: The rights for these movies bounce around like a ping-pong ball between Peacock, Netflix, and Max. Check a tracker like JustWatch before you commit to a subscription.
• Watch for the 25th Anniversary: With 2026 being the 25-year mark, keep an eye out for limited theatrical re-releases of the 2001 original. There’s nothing like seeing that first quarter-mile race on a big screen.

The franchise has grown from a gritty street-racing flick into a multibillion-dollar superhero-adjacent behemoth. Whether you love the "Family" memes or just want to see cars jump between skyscrapers, there's no denying the sheer volume of content. Right now, the count is 11 movies—but by this time next year, the "Final Ride" should finally be here.