Introduction
The Fast and Furious franchise has been entertaining audiences for over two decades now. With its high-octane action, fast cars, and charismatic characters, it’s no wonder that the series has gained a massive following. However, with eight main films and several spin-offs, it can be confusing to know where to start or what order to watch them in. In this article, we’ll provide a complete guide to the Fast and Furious movies in chronological order.
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
The first movie in the franchise introduces us to the world of street racing and the characters that inhabit it. It follows undercover cop Brian O’Conner (played by the late Paul Walker) as he infiltrates a gang led by Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel). The movie features some impressive car chases and stunts, and sets the stage for the rest of the series.
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
The second movie in the series sees Brian team up with fellow street racer Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) to take down a drug lord. This movie is notable for being the only one in the series without Vin Diesel’s character, Dominic Toretto.
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
The third movie in the series is a bit of an outlier, as it takes place after the events of the sixth and seventh movies. It follows high school student Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) as he moves to Tokyo and gets involved in the underground world of drift racing. The movie features some impressive racing scenes and introduces the character of Han (Sung Kang), who becomes a fan favorite.
Fast & Furious (2009)
The fourth movie in the series brings back the original cast, as Brian and Dominic team up to take down a drug lord. This movie serves as a direct sequel to the first movie and sets the stage for the rest of the series.
Fast Five (2011)
The fifth movie in the series sees Brian and Dominic team up with a group of other characters from previous movies to pull off a heist in Brazil. This movie is notable for introducing Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s character, Agent Hobbs, who becomes a recurring character in the series.
Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
The sixth movie in the series sees Brian and Dominic team up with Agent Hobbs to take down a criminal organization led by Owen Shaw (Luke Evans). This movie features some of the most over-the-top action scenes in the series, including a sequence involving a tank on a highway.
Furious 7 (2015)
The seventh movie in the series is notable for being Paul Walker’s final movie before his untimely death. The movie sees Brian and Dominic team up once again to take down a terrorist named Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham). This movie features some impressive action scenes and a touching tribute to Paul Walker at the end.
The Fate of the Furious (2017)
The eighth movie in the series sees Dominic turn against his family and team up with a cyberterrorist named Cipher (Charlize Theron). This movie introduces some new characters and features some impressive action scenes, but is generally considered to be one of the weaker entries in the series.
Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
This spin-off movie focuses on the characters of Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) as they team up to take down a superpowered villain. While not strictly a Fast and Furious movie, it features plenty of the same action and humor that fans have come to expect from the series.
Conclusion
The Fast and Furious franchise has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a movie about street racing. With its diverse cast of characters and over-the-top action scenes, it has become one of the most popular and enduring movie franchises of all time. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the series, we hope this guide has helped you navigate the confusing world of the Fast and Furious movies.
