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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

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.
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Canadian context

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

How many Fast and Furious movies are there?
There are 10 main Fast & Furious films, plus the spin-off Hobbs & Shaw, making 11 feature films in the franchise.
What is the order of Fast and Furious movies?
Release order is: The Fast and the Furious (2001), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), Tokyo Drift (2006), Fast & Furious (2009), Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), The Fate of the Furious (2017), Hobbs & Shaw (2019), F9 (2021), and Fast X (2023).
Who dies in Fast and Furious?
Several characters die across the franchise, and the answer depends on which film is meant. A major real-world loss associated with the series is Paul Walker, who played Brian O'Conner and died in 2013 while Furious 7 was still in production.
Is Fast and Furious based on a true story?
No. The franchise is fictional, but the first film was inspired by a 1998 Vibe magazine article, "Racer X," about underground street racing.
When is the next Fast and Furious movie coming out?
The next announced film is Fast Forever, which is scheduled for release in 2028.
Who is the main character in Fast and Furious?
Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, is the central character of the franchise.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_&_Furious
    Supports: Franchise origin, film count context, and the reported 2028 film Fast Forever.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/art/Fast-and-Furious-film-franchise
    Supports: Franchise description, main film count, spin-off count, and general plot focus.
  3. Entertainment Weeklyhttps://ew.com/fast-and-furious-movies-in-order-11792811
    Supports: Current count of films and anticipated future installment.
  4. USA Todayhttps://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.
  5. Radio Timeshttps://www.radiotimes.com/movies/fast-and-furious-order/
    Supports: Release-order listing of the franchise films.