Watch the The Fast and the Furious movies in release order, starting with The Fast and the Furious (2001) and continuing through Fast Forever (2028). The series spans 12 films, released between 2001 and 2028. Audiences rate the franchise 6.9/10 on average.

What order should you watch The Fast and the Furious?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch The Fast and the Furious. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

The Fast and the Furious largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About The Fast and the Furious

An action film series centered on illegal street racing and heists.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

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What order should I watch The Fast and the Furious?

The recommended The Fast and the Furious watch order by release date is: 1. The Fast and the Furious (2001), 2. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), 3. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), 4. Fast & Furious (2009), 5. Fast Five (2011), 6. Fast & Furious 6 (2013), 7. Furious 7 (2015), 8. The Fate of the Furious (2017), 9. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019), 10. F9 (2021), 11. Fast X (2023), 12. Fast Forever (2028).

What is the first The Fast and the Furious movie?

The first The Fast and the Furious movie is The Fast and the Furious, released on June 22, 2001.

What is the most recent The Fast and the Furious movie?

The most recent The Fast and the Furious movie is Fast Forever (2028).

How many The Fast and the Furious movies are there?

There are 12 movies in the The Fast and the Furious franchise.

What is the highest-rated The Fast and the Furious movie?

The highest-rated The Fast and the Furious movie is Fast Five, with an audience score of 7.2/10 on TMDB.

Do I need to watch The Fast and the Furious movies in order?

While each The Fast and the Furious movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 12 films.

Where can I watch The Fast and the Furious movies online?

Most The Fast and the Furious movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.

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