This comprehensive guide navigates the Fast & Furious franchise, helping you watch the films in chronological order, maximizing your enjoyment of this action-packed saga. The series, spanning over two decades, has amassed a global box office exceeding $2 billion. However, its complex storyline can be challenging to follow. This guide clarifies the viewing order.
Note: The animated series, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, is excluded due to its minimal impact on the main narrative.
Chronological Viewing Order:
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The Fast and the Furious (2001): The origin story introducing Dom Toretto and Brian O'Conner.
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Los Bandoleros (2009 – short film): A short film bridging the gap between The Fast and the Furious and Fast & Furious.
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Fast & Furious (2009): Dom and Brian reunite to confront a new threat.
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The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003 – short film): A brief interlude showcasing Brian's journey to Miami.
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2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): Brian's solo mission in Miami.
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Fast Five (2011): The crew heads to Rio de Janeiro for a high-stakes heist.
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Fast & Furious 6 (2013): The crew confronts a new mercenary group.
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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006): Sean Boswell's introduction to the world of Tokyo street racing.
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Furious 7 (2015): The crew faces Deckard Shaw, and 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 & Shaw (2019 – spinoff film): A spin-off featuring Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw.
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F9 (2021): Dom confronts his estranged brother, Jakob.
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Fast X (2023): The penultimate chapter in the main storyline.
Release Date Order: This list simply orders the films according to their initial release dates.
The future of the franchise includes Fast X: Part 2 (expected 2026), a Luke Hobbs standalone film (2025), and a potential female-led spin-off.
