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 franchise that started in 2001 and has grown from street racing origins into a globe-trotting heist and espionage series. It's one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time.

What it is

The franchise began with 2001's *The Fast and the Furious*, inspired by a 1998 *Vibe* magazine article about underground street racing. It follows Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew as their missions escalate from racing to heists, espionage, and large-scale action. There are 10 main films and one spin-off, *Hobbs & Shaw* (2019). An 11th and final film, *Fast Forever*, is planned for 2028.

Key details

The series' tone shifted significantly with 2011's *Fast Five*, which introduced heist and espionage elements. Dominic Toretto appears in every main film as the central character, alongside recurring cast members like Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and Ludacris. The franchise has a wide presence in Canadian theatres and home markets, making it a staple of North American popular culture.

Upcoming and final film

Universal Pictures has announced *Fast Forever* as the planned conclusion of the main series, with a scheduled release in 2028. This date was reported in 2026, though it may be subject to change. The film is expected to wrap up the storylines of the core crew.