How to Watch the Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

This guide provides the optimal viewing order for the Fast & Furious franchise, ensuring a cohesive narrative experience. The series, spanning twelve films (nine main installments, one spin-off, and two shorts), boasts a complex storyline. We've excluded the animated series, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, due to its minimal impact on the main plot.

Viewing Options:

• Chronological Order
• Release Order

Chronological Viewing Order:

Total Number of Films:

The Fast & Furious saga currently comprises 12 feature films, two short films, and an animated series. Fast X: Part 2 is anticipated to conclude the main storyline, although spin-offs remain a possibility.

Marathon Time:

A complete Fast & Furious movie marathon requires approximately 23.5 hours.

Chronological Film Breakdown:

1. The Fast and the Furious (2001): Introduces Brian O'Conner and Dom Toretto, setting the stage for the entire series.

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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.

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3. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): Brian O'Conner's Miami adventure, featuring new characters Roman Pearce and Tej Parker.

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4. Los Bandoleros (2009): A short film set between The Fast and the Furious and Fast & Furious.

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5. Fast & Furious (2009): Dom and Brian reunite to avenge Letty's apparent death.

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6. Fast Five (2011): The crew's heist in Rio de Janeiro, introducing Luke Hobbs.

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7. Fast & Furious 6 (2013): The crew confronts Owen Shaw, and Letty's fate is revealed.

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8. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006): Sean Boswell's adventures in Tokyo, featuring Han Lue.

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9. Furious 7 (2015): The crew confronts Deckard Shaw, and Brian O'Conner's story concludes.

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10. The Fate of the Furious (2017): Dom faces betrayal and a new threat.

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11. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019): A spin-off featuring Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw.

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12. F9 (2021): Dom confronts his estranged brother, Jakob Toretto.

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13. Fast X (2023): The penultimate chapter, introducing Dante Reyes.

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Release Order: (List omitted for brevity, but easily derived from the above descriptions)

Future of the Franchise: Fast X: Part 2 is slated for 2026, concluding the main series. Further spin-offs and projects are in development. A Luke Hobbs film is planned for 2025 and a female-led spin-off is rumored.