Fast & Furious
Fast & Furious is a Hollywood action film franchise that began with 2001's The Fast and the Furious and follows street racers who become involved in heists, espionage, and large-scale action missions.
Fast & Furious is a Hollywood action film franchise that began with 2001's The Fast and the Furious and follows street racers who become involved in heists, espionage, and large-scale action missions. The franchise includes 10 main films plus the spin-off Hobbs & Shaw, and an 11th and final film, Fast Forever, has been announced for 2028.
Overview
Fast & Furious is a long-running action franchise built around a crew of street racers and their expanding missions. It became one of the highest-grossing film franchises and has grown beyond the original racing premise.
Films in release order
The main film series includes The Fast and the Furious (2001), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), Fast & Furious (2009), Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), The Fate of the Furious (2017), F9 (2021), and Fast X (2023). Hobbs & Shaw (2019) is a spin-off.
Characters and cast
Dominic Toretto is the series' primary protagonist, with Brian O'Conner as another central early character. The franchise also features recurring roles played by Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Sung Kang, Dwayne Johnson, and Jason Statham.
Production and future films
The franchise began as an adaptation of a magazine article and has continued through sequels, a spin-off, and other media. Reporting in 2026 identifies Fast Forever as the planned final film, with a release date of 2028.
Key facts
- The franchise began in 2001 with The Fast and the Furious and was inspired by a 1998 Vibe article titled "Racer X".
- The series has 10 main films and one spin-off film, Hobbs & Shaw.
- The storyline shifted from street racing to heist, espionage, and action-adventure elements beginning with Fast Five.
- Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, is the central character across most of the series.
- An 11th and final film, Fast Forever, is scheduled for release in 2028.
Fast & Furious has long been widely released in Canadian theatres and home entertainment markets, and it is a major part of mainstream North American popular culture.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_&_FuriousSupports: Franchise origin, film count context, and the reported 2028 film Fast Forever.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/art/Fast-and-Furious-film-franchiseSupports: Franchise description, main film count, spin-off count, and general plot focus.
- Entertainment Weekly — https://ew.com/fast-and-furious-movies-in-order-11792811Supports: Current count of films and anticipated future installment.
- USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/07/29/fast-and-furious-movies-order-of-release/10062943002/Supports: Main series film count and the death of Paul Walker during Furious 7 production.
- Radio Times — https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/fast-and-furious-order/Supports: Release-order listing of the franchise films.