The Fast & Furious series is a super cool set of movies all about speedy cars, daring robberies, and sticking together like a family. Starting with the first film in 2001, this series became one of the most popular ever, packed with speedy cars, daring heists, and big family vibes.
You can watch them in release order or chronological order. This blog post goes with release order since it’s how fans first saw the saga grow.
I will give you a clear summary of each movie, plus the director, producer, main actors, and IMDb rating, all in one place.
How Many Fast & Furious Movies Were Made
So far, the Fast & Furious franchise has 11 main movies, starting with the first one in 2001 and going all the way to Fast X in 2023. That is over 20 years of high-speed action.
There is also a spin-off called Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, which makes it part of the big family too. Plus, there are short films and a TV series, but the 11 feature films are the core of this wild ride. More movies are planned, so the count might grow soon.
Watching in Release Order
This is the order the movies came out in theaters, kicking off in 2001. It is a cool way to see how the story and action got bigger and wilder over the years.
1. The Fast and the Furious (2001)
This is where it all begins. Brian O’Conner, a young cop, goes undercover in Los Angeles to bust a gang of street racers who are pulling off big robberies. He ends up joining Dominic Toretto’s crew, getting tight with Dom and falling for his sister, Mia. It’s a mix of awesome car chases, sneaky cop work, and the start of a friendship that changes everything.
- Director: Rob Cohen
- Producer: Neal H. Moritz
- Lead Actors: Vin Diesel (Dom), Paul Walker (Brian), Michelle Rodriguez (Letty)
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
2. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
After the first movie, Brian is no longer a cop and heads to Miami for a fresh start. He teams up with his old pal Roman Pearce to take down a shady drug lord, using their racing skills to go undercover.
The movie is full of sunny vibes, wild stunts, and new faces like Roman and Tej, who stick around for later adventures.
- Director: John Singleton
- Producer: Neal H. Moritz
- Lead Actors: Paul Walker (Brian), Tyrese Gibson (Roman), Eva Mendes (Monica)
- IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
3. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
This one switches gears with a new guy, Sean Boswell, who moves to Tokyo after getting in trouble back home. He dives into the world of drift racing, sliding cars around corners, and meets Han, a chill dude who becomes his mentor. Sean takes on a tough racer named DK, and the movie ends with a surprise visit from Dom, tying it back to the crew.
- Director: Justin Lin
- Producer: Neal H. Moritz
- Lead Actors: Lucas Black (Sean), Sung Kang (Han), Bow Wow (Twinkie)
- IMDb Rating: 6.0/10
4. Fast & Furious (2009)
Dom is back in action after hiding out, and he reunites with Brian to get revenge for Letty’s death, or so they think she’s gone. They are chasing a drug boss who is behind it all, racing through tunnels and dodging danger. It is a big reunion for the original crew, with tons of drama and high-speed thrills.
- Director: Justin Lin
- Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel
- Lead Actors: Vin Diesel (Dom), Paul Walker (Brian), Michelle Rodriguez (Letty)
- IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
5. Fast Five (2011)
The crew goes big in this one! Dom, Brian, and Mia bust Dom out of jail and head to Brazil for a massive $100 million heist from a crooked businessman. They pull in Roman, Tej, and others, turning it into a full-on team mission with epic car chases like dragging a giant safe through the streets.
- Director: Justin Lin
- Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel
- Lead Actors: Vin Diesel (Dom), Paul Walker (Brian), Dwayne Johnson (Hobbs)
- IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
6. Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
Things get intense as Dom’s crew teams up with tough agent Hobbs to stop a criminal named Owen Shaw, who is causing chaos with his own team. They are shocked to find Letty alive, working for the bad guys, and race across Europe to bring her back. The movie ends sadly with Han’s death in a fiery crash, shaking up the team.
- Director: Justin Lin
- Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel
- Lead Actors: Vin Diesel (Dom), Paul Walker (Brian), Dwayne Johnson (Hobbs)
- IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
7. Furious 7 (2015)
Owen’s brother, Deckard Shaw, comes gunning for Dom’s crew to get payback, and he is a total beast. The team fights back with insane stunts like dropping cars from planes, while dealing with high-tech enemies. It is also a tearjerker as they say goodbye to Brian, making it a big emotional ride.
- Director: James Wan
- Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel
- Lead Actors: Vin Diesel (Dom), Paul Walker (Brian), Jason Statham (Deckard)
- IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
8. The Fate Of the Furious (2017)
A mysterious hacker named Cipher flips the script by forcing Dom to turn against his own crew, leaving everyone confused and hurt. The team races around the world, New York, Russia, you name it, to stop her evil plan and bring Dom back. It’s packed with betrayal, icy car chases, and the crew proving that family always wins.
- Director: F. Gary Gray
- Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel
- Lead Actors: Vin Diesel (Dom), Dwayne Johnson (Hobbs), Charlize Theron (Cipher)
- IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
9. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
This is a fun spin-off where Hobbs and Shaw, who can not stand each other, have to team up to stop a super-strong bad guy named Brixton. He has a virus that could wipe out the world, so they bicker and battle their way through huge fights and crazy stunts. It is a wild side trip with lots of laughs and action.
- Director: David Leitch
- Producer: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham
- Lead Actors: Dwayne Johnson (Hobbs), Jason Statham (Shaw), Idris Elba (Brixton)
- IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
10. F9: The Fast Saga (2021)
Dom’s past catches up when his brother Jakob shows up, mad and ready to fight the crew with his own deadly plans. They blast off into space and uncover secrets, like Han being alive after all these years. It is a wild mix of family drama and over-the-top action.
- Director: Justin Lin
- Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel
- Lead Actors: Vin Diesel (Dom), John Cena (Jakob), Sung Kang (Han)
- IMDb Rating: 5.2/10
11. Fast X (2023)
A new villain, Dante Reyes, wants revenge on Dom for something that happened way back in Fast Five: his dad’s death. The crew faces explosions, car jumps off cliffs, and a huge fight to protect their family, ending on a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more. It is the latest chapter, and it is intense.
- Director: Louis Leterrier
- Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel
- Lead Actors: Vin Diesel (Dom), Jason Momoa (Dante), Michelle Rodriguez (Letty)
- IMDb Rating: 5.7/10
Why Release Order Rocks
Watching in release order lets you see how the Fast & Furious movies got crazier and more fun over time, from street racing in LA to saving the world in space! You will catch all the surprises as they happen, like Han’s death and return, and feel the story build up with the actors. Grab your snacks, hit play, and enjoy the ride with Dom and the crew.
