The ‘Fast and Furious’ series is the ultimate selection for an adrenaline-pumping marathon. The internationally renowned Fast & Furious movies are a prime pick for high-octane entertainment.
Spanning more than twenty years, this franchise has grown exponentially in popularity, transitioning from its humble origins into a cinematic powerhouse that rivals the stature of Marvel, Star Wars, and James Bond.
Considering this, here’s a succinct yet comprehensive manual to navigate the order of the Fast and Furious movies, presented both in chronological and release date sequences.
1. Title: The Fast and the Furious
Release Year: 2001
Director: Rob Cohen
Runtime: Series
The journey commences with the franchise’s inaugural film, 2001’s The Fast and the Furious. The plot follows the straightforward action as Paul Walker’s undercover cop, Brian O’Conner, takes on the task of dismantling a gang of carjackers led by Vin Diesel’s Dom Toretto.
2. Title: 2 Fast 2 Furious
Release Year: 2003
Director: John Singleton
Runtime: Series
2 Fast 2 Furious showcases Brian O’Conner’s journey from Los Angeles to Miami while evading law enforcement, leading up to the events of the movie. This six-minute short film, while not essential viewing, offers glimpses of races and holds its place within the series.
3. Title: The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Release Year: 2006
Director: Justin Lin
Runtime: Series
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift initially represented a soft reboot of the franchise, deviating from the involvement of Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, and other familiar faces.
4. Title: Fast & Furious
Release Year: 2009
Director: Justin Lin
Runtime: Series
Reuniting us with Dom and Brian, Fast and Furious, the perplexingly titled fourth installment, slots in after 2 Fast 2 Furious and significantly before The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.
5. Title: Fast Five
Release Year: 2011
Director: Justin Lin
Runtime: Series
Fast Five accelerates the franchise to a whole new level, introducing Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to the ensemble while welcoming back previous characters for an unforgettable, legendary action-packed experience.
6. Title: Fast & Furious 6
Release Year: 2013
Director: Justin Lin
Runtime: Series
Picking up the pace from Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6 continues the high-octane thrill ride, focusing on the dynamic collaboration of the ensemble for an electrifying heist-oriented narrative.
7. Title: Furious 7
Release Year: 2015
Director: James Wan
Runtime: Series
Furious 7 marks the final appearance of the late Paul Walker (as Brian O’Conner), bidding a touching farewell to his character while maintaining the series’ trademark excitement and charm.
8. Title: The Fate of the Furious
Release Year: 2017
Director: F. Gary Gray
Runtime: Series
The eighth installment, The Fate of the Furious, introduces Charlize Theron as Cipher, a manipulative adversary who coerces Dom into betrayal, adding a compelling layer to the family dynamics.
9. Title: Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Release Year: 2019
Director: David Leitch
Runtime: Series
While not an official part of the main series, Hobbs & Shaw ventures into a comedic action spin-off, spotlighting Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham).
10. Title: F9: The Fast Saga
Release Year: 2021
Director: Justin Lin
Runtime: Series
The ninth entry in the core Fast and Furious saga reunites beloved characters and introduces John Cena as Jakob, Dom’s newfound family member, maintaining the series’ signature intensity.
11. Title: Fast X
Release Year: 2023
Director: Louis Leterrier
Runtime: Series
Initiating the culmination of the Fast and Furious journey, Fast X marks the first part of a concluding chapter, assembling a roster of characters from recent films for what might be a two-part (or potentially three-part) final saga. Familiar faces, including Charlize Theron, John Cena, and Helen Mirren, make their return to this anticipated conclusion.
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