How to Watch the Fast and Furious Movies in Chronological Order

This guide helps you navigate the Fast & Furious film franchise, explaining how to watch the movies in chronological order and by release date. The franchise, spanning numerous films and short films, boasts a complex storyline.

Chronological Viewing Order:

1. The Fast and the Furious (2001): Introduces Dom Toretto and Brian O'Conner, setting the stage for the series. The film establishes the core characters and themes.

   

2. The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): A short film bridging The Fast and the Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious. While not essential, it provides a visual link.

   

3. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): Brian O'Conner stars without Dom Toretto, introducing new characters Roman Pearce and Tej Parker.

   

4. Los Bandoleros (2009): A short film set between The Fast and the Furious and Fast & Furious. Features Dom and Letty's reunion.

   

5. Fast & Furious (2009): Dom and Brian reunite to avenge Letty's apparent death.

   

6. Fast Five (2011): The crew heads to Rio, facing off against Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Luke Hobbs. Letty's survival is revealed.

   

7. Fast & Furious 6 (2013): The team confronts Owen Shaw, leading to a confrontation with Deckard Shaw.

   

8. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006): Features Han Lue and takes place between Fast & Furious 6 and Furious 7.

   

9. Furious 7 (2015): Deals with the aftermath of Tokyo Drift and Deckard Shaw's revenge. Features the final appearance of Paul Walker's Brian O'Conner.

   

10. The Fate of the Furious (2017): Dom is manipulated and faces off against Cipher.

    

11. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019): A spin-off focusing on Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw.

    

12. F9 (2021): Introduces John Cena as Dom's brother, Jakob.

    

13. Fast X (2023): The penultimate installment, introducing Jason Momoa as Dante.

    

Release Date Order: This list simply orders the films as they were released in theaters.

The Fast and the Furious (2001) The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) Fast & Furious (2009) Los Bandoleros (2009) Fast Five (2011) Fast & Furious 6 (2013) Furious 7 (2015) The Fate of the Furious (2017) Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) F9 (2021) Fast X (2023)

The future of the franchise includes Fast X: Part 2 and potential spin-offs. Enjoy the ride!