How to Watch the Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

The *Fast and Furious* franchise, a cornerstone of action cinema, has roared its way from humble street racing beginnings to become a global phenomenon, raking in nearly $2 billion at the box office. This incredible journey, spanning twelve films (nine mainline entries, one spinoff, and two shorts), has woven a complex narrative that can be tricky to navigate. With *Fast X* now streaming on Amazon, we've created this guide to help you watch the films in chronological order.

Below, you'll also find a list ordering the films by their release dates, should you prefer that viewing experience. We've excluded the animated series, *Fast & Furious: Spy Racers*, due to its minimal impact on the main storyline.

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The Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

How Many Fast and Furious Movies are There?

There are currently 12 Fast and Furious movies, 2 short films, and an animated series. Fast X: Part 2 is expected to conclude the main saga, though spinoffs are a possibility. For streaming information, see our guide on where to watch every Fast and Furious movie.

How Long to Watch All Fast and Furious Movies?

A complete Fast and Furious marathon will take approximately 23.5 hours. Plan your weekend accordingly!

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Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

1. The Fast and the Furious (2001)

The saga begins with the original 2001 film. Paul Walker's undercover cop, Brian O'Conner, infiltrates a crew of carjackers led by Vin Diesel's Dom Toretto. Brian's involvement in street racing leads to unexpected friendships, romance with Dom's sister Mia (Jordana Brewster), and a difficult choice between loyalty and duty. This film also introduces Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz, Dom's significant other.

Read our review of The Fast and the Furious.

The Fast and The Furious
Universal Pictures
Jun 22, 2001
PG-13

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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 X: Part 2 (TBA 2026)

The Future of The Fast and Furious Movies

Fast X is the penultimate film in the main *Fast and Furious* series, with the conclusion, *Fast X: Part 2*, slated for 2026. However, the franchise's future extends beyond this. A new *Fast and Furious* film starring Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs is planned for 2025. There are also rumors of a female-led spinoff, though nothing is confirmed at this time.

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