The ‘Fast and Furious‘ franchise, one of the longest-running film series in history, transitioned from its initial focus on street racing to become a hallmark of extravagant Hollywood action. This evolution has propelled the series to nearly $2 billion USD in global box office earnings.
With twelve films (including nine main installments, one spinoff, and two shorts) spanning a complex narrative, it can be difficult to follow the storyline.Now that the latest entry, ‘Fast X,’ is available for streaming on Amazon, we’ve created a guide for watching the ‘Fast and Furious’ movies in chronological order.
Watch ‘Fast and Furious’ movies in order mentioned below
Over its 20-year span, the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise has transformed from a simple street racing saga into a high-octane Hollywood action series. Here’s the chronological viewing order for all the films:
‘The Fast and the Furious’ (2001)
- Where to watch: Peacock, or rent on Amazon Prime Video
- Synopsis: The franchise begins with the 2001 film where undercover cop Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) aims to dismantle a carjacking crew led by Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel). This film introduces Brian’s involvement in street racing, his relationships with Dom and his sister Mia (Jordana Brewster), and the character of Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez).
‘The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious’ (2003)
- Where to watch: YouTube
- Synopsis: This short film depicts Brian O’Conner’s journey from Los Angeles to Miami before the events of 2 Fast 2 Furious. It features no dialogue, only racing scenes.
‘2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)’
- Where to watch: Peacock, or rent on Amazon Prime Video
- Synopsis: This instalment, the only one without Dom Toretto, introduces Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej Parker (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges). Brian O’Conner and Pearce go undercover to bring down a drug lord.
‘Los Bandoleros’ (2009)
- Where to watch: Vimeo
- Synopsis: A short film set between ‘The Fast and the Furious’ and ‘2 Fast & 2 Furious,’ featuring Dom Toretto in the Dominican Republic. It covers various subplots and introduces Han Lue.
‘Fast & Furious’ (2009)
- Where to watch: Peacock, fuboTV, or rentable on Amazon Prime Video
- Synopsis: The fourth mainline film, which takes place after ‘The Fast and the Furious,’ follows Dom and Brian teaming up to take down a drug lord and avenging Letty’s “death.”
‘Fast Five’ (2011)
- Where to watch: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- Synopsis: Dom and his crew head to Rio de Janeiro, where they engage in a heist while being pursued by law enforcement, including Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson).
‘Fast & Furious 6’ (2013)
- Where to watch: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- Synopsis: Dom and his crew are offered amnesty by Hobbs to help take down a mercenary group led by Owen Shaw (Luke Evans). The film reintroduces Letty and introduces Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham).
‘The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift’ (2006)
- Where to watch: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- Synopsis: Set between Fast & Furious 6 and Furious 7, this film focuses on teenage racer Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) and features a cameo by Dom. It is the least successful film in terms of box office.
‘Furious 7’ (2015)
- Where to watch: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- Synopsis: The series’ biggest box office hit, with Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) as the villain. It serves as a tribute to Paul Walker, who passed away during its production.
‘The Fate of the Furious’ (2017)
- Where to watch: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- Synopsis: This instalment features a stacked cast and introduces cyberterrorism and nuclear threats into the mix.
‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw’ (2019)
- Where to watch: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- Synopsis: A spinoff focusing on Hobbs and Shaw as they combat a deadly virus with the help of super soldier Brixton Lore (Idris Elba).
‘F9’ (2021)
- Where to watch: Not yet available for streaming.
- Synopsis: Dom faces off against his estranged brother Jakob (John Cena) in a high-stakes battle involving a device capable of controlling global weapon systems.
‘Fast X’ (2023)
- Where to watch: Amazon, Peacock
- Synopsis: The penultimate chapter, where Dom must protect his family from Dante (Jason Momoa), seeking revenge for his father’s death.
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)
The road ahead for ‘Fast X’ and beyond
‘Fast X’ is the penultimate instalment in the main ‘Fast and Furious’ series, with its final chapter, ‘Fast X: Part 2,’ slated for release in 2026. However, the ‘Fast and Furious’ universe isn’t done expanding just yet. Dwayne Johnson is set to return as Luke Hobbs in a new film scheduled for 2025. Additionally, there are rumours of a potential spinoff focused on the female characters of the series, although this has yet to be officially confirmed.
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