This guide helps you navigate the Fast & Furious film franchise, known for its elaborate storyline and high-octane action. With Fast X now streaming, understanding the chronological order is key to enjoying the complete saga. We've excluded the animated series, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, due to its minimal impact on the main narrative.
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Fast & Furious Movie Count:
The franchise currently boasts 12 feature films, two short films, and an animated series. Fast X: Part 2 is anticipated to conclude the main storyline, though spin-offs remain a possibility.
Total Viewing Time:
A complete Fast & Furious marathon will consume approximately 23.5 hours.
Chronological Viewing Order:
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The Fast and the Furious (2001): Introduces Brian O'Conner and Dom Toretto, setting the stage for the series' core conflict and relationships.
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The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): A short, dialogue-free film bridging The Fast and the Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious.
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2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): Brian's Miami adventure, introducing Roman Pearce and Tej Parker.
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Los Bandoleros (2009): A short film set between The Fast and the Furious and Fast & Furious, featuring Dom's activities in the Dominican Republic.
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Fast & Furious (2009): Dom and Brian reunite to avenge Letty's presumed death.
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Fast Five (2011): The crew's heist in Rio de Janeiro, introducing Luke Hobbs.
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Fast & Furious 6 (2013): The team confronts Owen Shaw, revealing Letty's survival.
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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006): Sean Boswell's Tokyo adventures, featuring Han Lue.
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Furious 7 (2015): The team confronts Deckard Shaw, with a poignant farewell to Brian O'Conner.
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The Fate of the Furious (2017): Dom faces betrayal and a new threat.
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw (2019): A spin-off featuring Hobbs and Shaw.
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F9 (2021): Dom confronts his estranged brother, Jakob.
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Fast X (2023): The penultimate chapter, introducing Dante.
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The Future of Fast & Furious:
Fast X: Part 2 is slated for 2026, concluding the main series. However, future spin-offs, including a Luke Hobbs film and a potential female-led installment, are under consideration.
