How to Watch the Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

From humble street racing beginnings, the *Fast and Furious* franchise has roared its way to become a global action phenomenon, raking in nearly $2 billion worldwide. This incredible journey, spanning twelve films (nine mainline entries, one spin-off, and two shorts), has crafted 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 viewing order based on release dates. We're omitting 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?

Currently, the *Fast and Furious* universe boasts 12 feature films, 2 short films, and an animated series. *Fast X: Part 2* is expected to conclude the main saga, though spin-offs and other projects may continue. For streaming options, check 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 nearly a full day. The entire franchise clocks in at approximately 23.5 hours.

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Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

1. The Fast and the Furious (2001)

This inaugural film introduces undercover cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) infiltrating Dom Toretto's (Vin Diesel) carjacking crew. Brian's involvement in street racing leads to unexpected friendships, romance with Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster), and a difficult choice between loyalty and duty. Michelle Rodriguez also debuts as Letty Ortiz.

Read our review of The Fast and the Furious.

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

With *Fast X* serving as the penultimate chapter, the main *Fast and Furious* saga is set to conclude with *Fast X: Part 2* in 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 spin-off, though nothing is confirmed yet.