"Fast and Furious: Chronological Viewing Guide"

As one of the longest-running movie franchises of all time, the Fast and Furious series has transformed from humble street racing films into the epitome of over-the-top Hollywood action, amassing nearly $2 billion USD at the global box office. With twelve films in total, including nine mainline entries, one spinoff, and two shorts, the saga has woven a complex narrative that can be challenging to follow. Now that the latest installment, Fast X, is available to stream on Amazon, we've created a comprehensive guide to help you watch the Fast and Furious movies in chronological order.

At the end of this article, you'll also find a list of the films in order of their release dates, if you prefer to watch them that way. Note that we've excluded the animated series Fast & Furious: Spy Racers due to its minimal relevance 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 twelve Fast and Furious movies, two short films, and an animated series. The saga is set to conclude with Fast and Furious 11, also known as Fast X: Part 2, although spinoffs and other side projects might continue. For detailed streaming options, check out our guide on where to watch every Fast and Furious movie.

How Long to Watch All Fast and Furious Movies

Embarking on a Fast and Furious movie marathon will take nearly a full day. If you plan to watch the entire franchise over a weekend, be prepared for almost 23 and a half hours of thrilling action.

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Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

1. The Fast and the Furious (2001)

The timeline kicks off with the first film, 2001's The Fast and the Furious. The plot follows Paul Walker's undercover cop, Brian O'Conner, as he infiltrates a crew of carjackers led by Vin Diesel's Dom Toretto. Brian immerses himself in illegal street racing, forms friendships with Dom, and starts dating his sister, Mia Toretto, played by Jordan Brewster. Ultimately, Brian chooses his newfound relationships over his duty. This 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 how Brian O'Conner escapes from LA to Miami. This six-minute short features no dialogue and focuses on a series of races. While not essential, it adds context to Brian's journey.

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3. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)

In the only Fast movie without Dom Toretto, 2 Fast 2 Furious introduces Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej Parker (Chris "Ludacris" Bridges). The story follows Brian O'Connor and Roman as they go undercover to take down a drug lord, aiming to clear their criminal records. Eva Mendes plays Monica Fuentes, 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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