Fast & Furious: All 11 movies ranked worst to best

8) Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)

Who says spin-offs can’t be fun? Coming in eighth, Hobbs & Shaw sees Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham teaming up to save the world from a genetically enhanced terrorist. While it may miss some of the franchise’s familiar faces, this movie has its own unique flair, stripping back the excess and delivering a high-octane punch of action.

This movie is a delightful treat, perfect to watch with a tub of popcorn and an open mind when it comes to the rules of physics and narrative plausibility. Hobbs and Shaw is pure, unpretentious entertainment. This film effortlessly combines heart-stopping action, dazzling visuals, and a healthy dose of humor to create an experience that will leave you thoroughly entertained.

7) F9 (2021)

F9 has the franchise’s by-now familiar blend of earnest emotion and unabashed fun. But this ninth installment is weightier than usual, thanks mainly to Vin Diesel’s larger-than-life portrayal of Dom. Dom almost gives off superhero vibes in this one.

With neither the calming presence of Paul Walker nor the magnetic charisma of the Rock to share the screen with, Diesel’s raw star power is left unchecked. But even amid all this indulgence, the franchise’s core theme remains untouched: family. This grounds the movie even as it pushes the franchise’s boundaries with that rocket car. It’s a turbo-charged family reunion, and who doesn’t love one of those?

6) The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)

Buckle up, because we’re hitting the streets of Tokyo! Drifting off the beaten path of the first two movies, the franchise takes a big swerve with a new story and cast. It’s not perfect, but it’s a deliciously fun spin on the franchise.

Our protagonist is Lucas Black, a young man with a Southern twang so thick it could butter your biscuits. We’re not talking about a gentle, Matthew McConaughey-style drawl; this is a straight-out-of-the-Dust-Bowl accent that has you feeling like you’ve stepped back into an old-school newsreel.

And that could have been a fascinating choice if our lead were a bit more… well, fascinating. But alas, the role doesn’t offer actor Lucas Black much opportunity to show off his acting chops. Tokyo Drift is the odd man out in the Fast & Furious franchise, but some variety can be refreshing.