Look, let's be real. Nobody is coming to this franchise for a cohesive, linear narrative that makes perfect sense. You're here for the cars, the "family" memes, and increasingly, the physics-defying stunts that make the Avengers look grounded. But if you’re trying to actually sit down and marinate in the story of Dominic Toretto, finding a solid list of all Fast and Furious movies is kinda like trying to navigate a Los Angeles traffic jam. It’s messy.
Back in 2001, this was just a movie about a guy stealing DVD players. Fast forward to 2026, and we've got a list that spans eleven main-line films, a massive spin-off, two short films, and an animated series. Plus, the timeline is famously fractured—specifically because of a certain drifter in Tokyo.
The list of all Fast and Furious movies by release date
If you just want to see how the world experienced these movies as they hit theaters, this is your path. Honestly, this is how most of us did it, even if we were scratchin' our heads midway through.
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
The one that started it all. Undercover cop Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) tries to infiltrate Dom Toretto’s (Vin Diesel) street racing crew. Simple. Gritty. Very "early 2000s."
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
No Vin Diesel here. Just Paul Walker in Miami with Tyrese Gibson (Roman) and Ludacris (Tej). It's neon, it’s loud, and it gave us the bromance we didn't know we needed.
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
This is where the timeline breaks. It follows Lucas Black’s Sean Boswell in Japan. We meet Han (Sung Kang). Han "dies." But wait... he's in the next three movies? Yeah, Tokyo Drift actually takes place way later in the story.
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Fast & Furious (2009)
They dropped the "The" and the "and." The original four—Dom, Brian, Letty, and Mia—finally reunite. This movie basically soft-rebooted the franchise from "racing" to "action-heist."
Fast Five (2011)
Most fans agree this is the peak. They brought in Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Luke Hobbs. The vault chase in Rio? Absolute cinema. This is when the series became a billion-dollar behemoth.
Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
The "family" goes to London to hunt Owen Shaw. We find out Letty is alive. The runway at the end is approximately 40 miles long if you do the math. No joke.
Furious 7 (2015)
The emotional heavy-hitter. Jason Statham enters as Deckard Shaw. This was Paul Walker’s final film, and that ending tribute to him still hits like a ton of bricks.
The Fate of the Furious (2017)
Dom goes rogue? Charlize Theron shows up as Cipher. There is a literal submarine chasing cars on ice. We've officially left reality at this point, but it's fun.
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
The first big-budget spin-off. It’s basically a superhero movie starring The Rock and Jason Statham. Idris Elba plays a literal "Black Superman."
F9: The Fast Saga (2021)
John Cena shows up as Dom’s long-lost brother, Jakob. They go to space. Yes, in a Pontiac Fiero. It happened.
Fast X (2023)
Jason Momoa enters as Dante Reyes, and he’s clearly having more fun than anyone else on screen. It ends on a massive cliffhanger that left everyone screaming at the screen.
The upcoming finale and spin-offs
As of early 2026, the status of the "final" movie has been a bit of a rollercoaster. Vin Diesel recently teased a script titled Fast Forever, which is essentially Fast 11 (or Fast X: Part 2). While Universal originally eyed a 2025 or 2026 slot, production shifts have pushed the expected release into April 2027.
There's also talk of a Hobbs & Reyes film meant to bridge the gap between Fast X and the finale, though development has been quiet. And don't forget the long-rumored female-led spin-off that Nicole Perlman and Lindsey Anderson Beer have been attached to.
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How to watch in chronological order
If you want the story to actually flow from start to finish without "dead" characters popping up, you’ve gotta rearrange the list of all Fast and Furious movies.
- The Fast and the Furious
- The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (A 6-minute short you can find on YouTube—it explains how Brian got to Miami).
- 2 Fast 2 Furious
- Los Bandoleros (Another short film, directed by Vin Diesel, setting up the 2009 movie).
- Fast & Furious (2009)
- Fast Five
- Fast & Furious 6
- The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (Yes, it goes here! The end of Fast 6 actually shows the crash from Tokyo Drift).
- Furious 7
- The Fate of the Furious
- Hobbs & Shaw
- F9
- Fast X
It’s a bit of a trek, but watching them in this order makes Han’s story arc actually make sense. You see him join the crew, mention he’s going to Tokyo, and then you see his "final" race in Japan immediately after.
Why the timeline is so confusing
Basically, Tokyo Drift was meant to be a standalone or a reboot. But the fans loved Han so much that the director, Justin Lin, decided to bring him back for the sequels. To do that, they had to pretend the fourth, fifth, and sixth movies were all prequels to the third one. It’s a bit of "Fast" logic. You just gotta roll with it.
Honestly, the "Better Luck Tomorrow" (2002) connection is the real deep-cut. Director Justin Lin has confirmed that the character Han in that movie is the same Han in Fast and Furious. It’s not officially a "Fast" movie, but if you’re a completionist, it’s technically the character's origin story.
Actionable insights for your next binge-watch
If you’re planning to tackle the list of all Fast and Furious movies, don't just mindlessly stream.
- Look for the short films: Los Bandoleros is actually really important for understanding why Dom and Letty are in the Dominican Republic at the start of the 2009 film.
- Track the "Family" count: It’s a fun drinking game (with water, stay safe) to count how many times they say "family." Hint: It spikes significantly after movie five.
- Check the post-credits: Starting with Fast Five, the post-credit scenes are mandatory. They usually reveal a character you thought was dead is actually alive.
You can find most of these on streaming platforms like Peacock or for rent on Amazon. If you're looking to catch up before the 2027 finale, starting now gives you plenty of time to process the sheer madness of a car jumping between three skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi.
To get the most out of your marathon, start with the 2001 original and pay close attention to the cameo at the very end of Tokyo Drift—it’s the moment the whole franchise truly unified into the "Saga" it is today.