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The Fast & Furious movies in the correct order

The complete Fast & Furious saga watch guide 🚗💨

Last updated: July 6 2025

Written by: ChronoChris

Fast & Furious is a high-octane action franchise centered on street racing, heists, and family. Since the first film in 2001, it has evolved into a global phenomenon with a mix of adrenaline-pumping stunts and heartfelt moments.

Fast & Furious is more than just fast cars and thrilling chases—it’s a story about loyalty, family, and high-stakes adventures. However, the timeline can get a bit confusing with spin-offs and flashbacks.

This guide will help you watch the Fast & Furious movies in the most coherent order to fully enjoy the storyline and character arcs.

⏱️ Chronological Order

Watching the Fast & Furious saga chronologically means following the events as they unfold within the story world, including spin-offs.

  1. The Fast and the Furious (2001)IMDb
  2. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)IMDb
  3. Fast & Furious (2009)IMDb
  4. Fast Five (2011)IMDb
  5. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)IMDb
  6. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)IMDb
  7. Furious 7 (2015)IMDb
  8. The Fate of the Furious (2017)IMDb
  9. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)IMDb
  10. F9 (2021)IMDb
  11. Fast X (2023)IMDb

This order helps you understand character development and story progression as intended in the Fast & Furious universe.

📅 Release Order

Alternatively, you can watch the movies in the order they were released to experience the saga as audiences did originally.

  1. The Fast and the Furious (2001)IMDb
  2. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)IMDb
  3. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)IMDb
  4. Fast & Furious (2009)IMDb
  5. Fast Five (2011)IMDb
  6. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)IMDb
  7. Furious 7 (2015)IMDb
  8. The Fate of the Furious (2017)IMDb
  9. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)IMDb
  10. F9 (2021)IMDb
  11. Fast X (2023)IMDb

Watching by release order preserves the experience as the films and spin-offs hit theaters and how the franchise evolved over time.

Which Order Should You Choose?

If you want the clearest storyline and character arcs, go with chronological order. But if you prefer to watch the saga grow naturally over time, release order is a great way to experience the adrenaline-fueled journey.

Either way, buckle up for a wild ride!

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