The Fast and the Furious is a media franchise centered on a series of action films that are focused on illegal street racing, heists, and espionage. The franchise also includes video games, theme park attractions, and a spin-off film series titled Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.
- The first film of the franchise, The Fast and the Furious, was released in 2001.
- The franchise has released a total of 10 films as of 2021, with the 11th and final film set to be released in 2022.
- The franchise has grossed over $5 billion worldwide.
- The franchise has faced criticism for its portrayal of illegal and dangerous driving.
- The franchise has also faced controversy over the exit of cast members, including the death of actor Paul Walker in 2013 while filming Furious 7.
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The films follow a group of street racers and their criminal enterprises, including heists and espionage.
The spin-off film focuses on the characters Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw as they team up to take down a cyber-genetically enhanced villain.
The video games are based on the films and are focused on racing and car customization.
The order of The Fast and the Furious movies is: The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, Furious 7, The Fate of the Furious, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, and F9.
While some stunts in The Fast and the Furious movies are real, many of them are augmented with CGI or done with the assistance of special effects. The films prioritize entertainment over realism.
No, some of the original cast members, such as actor Paul Walker, have passed away or left the franchise. The franchise has also introduced new characters and cast members over the years.
The Fast and the Furious movies feature a wide variety of cars, including muscle cars, sports cars, and exotic cars. Some of the most iconic cars in the franchise include the Dodge Charger, Nissan Skyline GT-R, and Chevrolet Corvette.
The Fast and the Furious movies are rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some sexual content, language, and drug references. Parents should exercise caution when deciding whether or not to let their kids watch the films.