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What started as a street-racing movie became one of cinema's biggest action franchises, family, heists, and cars launched out of planes. For a first watch, release order is the way to go, with a single famous exception.
Watch in release order first. Just know that Tokyo Drift was the third film released but is set much later in the story, the saga quietly catches up to it around Fast & Furious 6.
Fast & Furious in release order
The Fast and the Furious2001An undercover cop infiltrates LA's street-racing underground.
2 Fast 2 Furious2003Brian teams with an old friend for a Miami sting.
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift2006A near-standalone drift story, set later than its release suggests.
Fast & Furious2009The original crew reunites and the saga finds its groove.
Fast Five2011The heist-movie pivot that turned the series into a juggernaut.
Fast & Furious 62013The crew takes on a rival team, and the timeline meets Tokyo Drift.
Furious 72015A revenge plot and an emotional farewell to Paul Walker's Brian.
The Fate of the Furious2017Dom is turned against the family by a cyberterrorist.
F92021Dom's long-lost brother surfaces, and the cars go to space.
Fast X2023A vengeful Dante Reyes targets everything Dom loves.
Fast Forever2028UpcomingThe eleventh and final film in the main saga, set for March 17, 2028.
The spin-off
Hobbs & Shaw2019Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw's standalone buddy-action adventure, set roughly alongside the main saga.
How to watch Fast & Furious in chronological order
If you want the in-story timeline, there's really just one change to make:
- Watch the first six films in release order, but slot Tokyo Drift in after Fast & Furious 6 instead of third.
- Then continue with Furious 7 onward in release order.
- Hobbs & Shaw is a standalone, watch it any time after Fate of the Furious.
For a first watch, release order is still the most fun way in.
Track the Fast Saga in Cinopsys
Ten-plus films is a proper marathon. In Cinopsys you can build a Fast & Furious list, tick each film off as you watch, and see your total runtime and highest-rated entries.
Start your engines
Press play on the 2001 original, and let Cinopsys keep track of the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Fast & Furious?
For a first watch, use release order: The Fast and the Furious (2001) through Fast X (2023). The only oddity is Tokyo Drift, which was released third but takes place much later in the timeline.
Where does Tokyo Drift fit in the timeline?
Tokyo Drift (2006) is set after Fast & Furious 6. In chronological order it belongs between Fast & Furious 6 and Furious 7, which is why Han's story suddenly makes sense once you reach the later films.
How many Fast & Furious movies are there?
There are 10 films in the main saga from 2001 to 2023, plus the spin-off Hobbs & Shaw (2019). The eleventh and final film, Fast Forever, is set for March 17, 2028.
How can I track which Fast & Furious movies I've watched?
Use Cinopsys: create a Fast & Furious list, mark each film as watched, and see your progress and stats.