Do you love fast cars, thrilling action and the adrenaline rush of watching amazing stunts? If so, then you will love the Fast & Furious franchise. The eight movies in the series, released through 2017, have become a global phenomenon. Tracing the saga chronologically is the best way to appreciate the unique storylines, character development and spectacular chase scenes. So let’s rev up the engine and get ready to take a wild ride.

The Fast and the Furious (2001)

The first installment of the franchise introduces us to Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker), an undercover cop assigned to infiltrate a street racing gang led by Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel). Brian soon finds himself enthralled by the fast-paced lifestyle of his new crew, and is torn between loyalty to his mission and loyalty to his newfound friends. As he is drawn into their world, Brian must decide which side of the law he will ultimately stand on.

2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)

In this sequel, Brian is given one last chance to redeem himself with the LAPD. He teams up with childhood friend Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) and they are tasked with infiltrating a Miami drug dealer’s operation. Things get more complicated when Dominic unexpectedly shows up and complicates their mission. This movie also introduces us to Tej Parker (Ludacris), a tech expert who provides additional muscle and comic relief.

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)

This installment takes us to Japan, where high school student Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) is sent by his mother in an effort to keep him out of trouble. In Tokyo, Sean befriends Twinkie (Bow Wow) and Han Lue (Sung Kang) and falls for Neela (Nathalie Kelley), the ex-girlfriend of a local drug lord. To fit in with the locals, Sean must become a skilled street racer and challenges D.K. (Brian Tee), the Drift King of Tokyo.

Fast & Furious (2009)

This fourth installment brings back many familiar characters from previous films as they join forces for a common cause: avenging the death of Han Lue. Dominic is once again at the center of the story, as he seeks revenge against drug kingpin Arturo Braga (John Ortiz). Meanwhile, Brian is now an FBI agent tasked with bringing down Braga, leading to some interesting confrontations between them.

Fast Five (2011)

In this movie, Dominic and Brian are joined by Vince (Matt Schulze) and Gisele Yashar (Gal Gadot) as they seek to pull off one last job before leaving Rio de Janeiro for good. They must steal three cars from a train protected by a heavily armed convoy, an endeavor that requires a lot of planning and skill to pull off successfully. These characters must also contend with a ruthless federal agent bent on bringing them to justice.

Fast & Furious 6 (2013)

In this sixth installment, Dom and his team are recruited by Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) to take down a criminal organization headed by Owen Shaw (Luke Evans). In exchange for their help, Dom’s team will receive full pardons for their past crimes. To accomplish their mission, they must face off against Shaw’s highly trained henchmen in thrilling chase scenes that involve cars, tanks and planes.

Furious 7 (2015)

The seventh installment in the series sees Dom and his crew facing off against Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), Owen’s older brother who is out for revenge against them for what happened to Owen. With high stakes car chases across multiple continents, this movie also features some of the most memorable stunts in the entire series.

The Fate of the Furious (2017)

In this eighth installment of the franchise, Dom is forced to turn against his own family when he is coerced into working for cyber-terrorist Cipher (Charlize Theron). As his crew races across multiple continents in pursuit of Dom and Cipher, they must also contend with several formidable adversaries who stand in their way.

Fast and Furious : Hobbs and Shaw (2019)

Brixton Lorr is a cybernetically enhanced soldier with superhuman strength, a genius intellect, and a deadly pathogen capable of decimating half of the global population. The responsibility to stop him falls on the shoulders of the massive law enforcer, Luke Hobbs, and the renegade agent, Deckard Shaw. These two must overcome their historical animosity and collaborate to thwart the seemingly invincible Lorr from annihilating humanity.

F9 : The Fast Saga (2021)

Vin Diesel’s character, Dom Toretto, is living a tranquil life away from the chaos with Letty and his son, Brian. However, they are aware that peril is never far away. In this instance, the looming danger compels Dom to face his past wrongdoings to protect his loved ones. His team unites to foil a catastrophic scheme orchestrated by the most adept assassin and high-performance driver they have ever faced: Jakob, who is also Dom’s estranged brother, portrayed by John Cena in the soon-to-be-released ‘The Suicide Squad ».

Fast X (2023)

Throughout numerous missions and insurmountable challenges, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have consistently outwitted, outbraved, and outraced every adversary they’ve encountered. Presently, they are up against the deadliest enemy yet: a menacing force surfacing from their past, driven by a vendetta and resolute in breaking apart this family. This antagonist is intent on annihilating everything and everyone dear to Dom, threatening to cause irreversible damage.

Whether you’re new to the series or already an avid fan, watching all ten movies in order is a great way to appreciate how far it has come over the years. From its humble beginnings as an action-packed street racing movie to its current status as a global phenomenon featuring high-octane chases and epic stunts, there’s no denying that Fast & Furious has earned its place as one of Hollywood’s most successful franchises.

So what are you waiting for? Get behind the wheel and buckle up for a wild ride full of thrilling action and spectacular stunts!