How to Watch the Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

As one of the longest-running movie franchises, The Fast and Furious series has transformed from its humble beginnings as street racing films into a hallmark of blockbuster action cinema, amassing nearly $2 billion at the global box office. Over the years, the twelve films (nine mainline entries, one spinoff, and two shorts) have crafted a complex narrative that can be challenging to follow. With the latest installment, Fast X, now streaming on Amazon, we've created this comprehensive guide to help you watch the Fast and Furious movies in chronological order.

For those who prefer to view the films by their release dates, you'll find a separate list at the end of this article. Note that we are not including the animated series Fast & Furious: Spy Racers in this guide, as it is not essential to the main storyline.

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The Fast and Furious Movies in (Chronological) Order

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How Many Fast and Furious Movies are There?

There are currently 12 Fast and Furious movies, along with 2 short films and an animated series. Fast and Furious 11 (also known as Fast X: Part 2) is slated to wrap up the main storyline, although spinoffs and other projects may continue to expand the universe. Check our guide on where to watch every Fast and Furious movie for detailed streaming information.

How Long to Watch All Fast and Furious Movies

Embarking on a Fast and Furious movie marathon would take almost a full day, with all films totaling nearly 23 and a half hours. This makes for an exciting weekend binge-watch.

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Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

1. The Fast and the Furious (2001)

The saga kicks off with the first film, The Fast and the Furious. This action-packed movie follows undercover cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) as he infiltrates a carjacking crew led by Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel). Brian gets entangled in the world of illegal street racing, forms a bond with Dom, and starts a relationship with his sister, Mia Toretto (Jordan Brewster), ultimately choosing loyalty over his police duties. The film also introduces Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz, Dom's love interest.

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The Fast and The Furious

Universal Pictures

Jun 22, 2001

PG-13

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2. The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)

The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious bridges the gap between the first and second films, showing Brian O'Conner's journey from Los Angeles to Miami. This six-minute short features no dialogue but showcases several races. While not essential, it adds context to Brian's transition.

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3. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)

In 2 Fast 2 Furious, the only film without Dom Toretto, we meet new characters Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej Parker (Chris "Ludacris" Bridges). Brian and Roman go undercover to take down a drug lord in exchange for clearing their records. The film also introduces Monica Fuentes (Eva Mendes) as Brian's new love interest, who briefly reappears in Fast Five.

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2 Fast 2 Furious

Universal Pictures

Jun 6, 2003

PG-13

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