Summary
- Five Fast & Furious movies are leaving Netflix on February 11.
- The early films laid the foundation for the FF saga.
- The franchise may return to its roots with FF XI set in Los Angeles.
The road has been long and rough for Fast & Furious fans in recent years, and it seems like the stretch isn’t ending anytime soon. As fans eagerly await updates on the upcoming sequel to Fast X, a recent unrelated announcement from Netflix has left them disappointed.
Despite a stark decline in quality over recent years, the Fast & Furious franchise still boasts some of the most fun, stylish and rewatchable action-packed car movies, particularly in its early installments. Fans love revisiting their favorite films at their convenience, but that’s about to take a massive hit. Netflix has announced that five Fast & Furious movies will be leaving the platform on February 11.
The Best Order To Watch The Fast And Furious Movies
With more than 11 movies in the franchise, choosing the right order to watch the Fast and Furious movies can be a bit of a hassle.
Five Fast & Furious Movies Are Leaving Netflix Soon
Fans Have Until February 11 To Watch Them
Netflix has confirmed that five of the first six Fast & Furious movies will no longer be available on the platform. The titles leaving on February 11 are:
- The Fast and the Furious
- 2 Fast 2 Furious
- The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
- Fast Five
- Fast & Furious 6
Notably, the fourth film in the series, Fast & Furious (2009), is also not currently streaming on Netflix. Other films from the franchise that are already not available on Netflix include Furious 7, The Fate of the Furious, Hobbs & Shaw, F9, and Fast X.
The Fast & Furious movies set to leave Netflix have been streaming since November 2024. Their departure will make it harder for casual viewers who want to start the series from the beginning. The franchise will be missing out on Netflix’s massive subscriber base of over 300 million users, with more than 66 million in the United States alone. Numbers aside, these nitro-fueled street racing films felt like an essential addition to the platform, given their universal appeal.
Where Will the Fast & Furious Movies Go After Netflix?
As of now, the most likely streaming home for the Fast & Furious movies leaving Netflix appears to be Peacock. The NBCUniversal streaming service originally included most of the Fast & Furious movies but briefly removed them during their stint on Netflix. The ones that didn’t make the move, such as F9 and Fast X, are still available on Peacock. Since Universal Pictures distributes all Fast & Furious films, it’s inevitable that they will land on Peacock—much like how Marvel films find their home on Disney+.
Why Are Fast & Furious Movies Leaving Netflix?
Apart from its original TV shows and films, Netflix frequently licenses titles from studios worldwide. These licensing agreements come at a cost and are limited to a fixed time window. Universal may have licensed the Fast & Furious films to Netflix as a marketing strategy to expand their reach. At the same time, their short stay on the platform could also suggest that they weren’t popular enough to justify the cost. While this remains speculative, there’s a strong chance that the Fast & Furious movies could return to Netflix in the future—especially when the next installment hits theaters.
What Happens In The Fast & Furious Movies Leaving Netflix?
Early Movies Set The Stage For The Entire FF Series
The five Fast & Furious movies leaving Netflix don’t just set up the foundation for the franchise, but also cover some of its defining moments. The Fast and the Furious (2001) introduces Brian O’Conner, an undercover cop who infiltrates Dominic Toretto’s street-racing crew but ends up becoming his ally. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) sees Brian teaming up with Roman Pearce to take down a drug lord in Miami. Tokyo Drift (2006) deviates to Japan, where street racer Sean Boswell learns the art of drifting from Han.
Fast Five (2011) marks the franchise’s transition into full-blown heist action, as Dom, Brian, and their crew pull off a daring robbery in Brazil while being pursued by Dwayne Johnson's Luke Hobbs. Fast & Furious 6 (2013) follows the team as they help Hobbs take down a criminal organization led by Owen Shaw, bringing Letty back into the fold after she was presumed dead. Needless to say, Netflix users will have to look elsewhere to get themselves up to speed on these events.
Fast & Furious Lost Its Way Over Time
The Last Film May Take The Franchise Back To L.A.
The iconic Fast & Furious franchise began as a humble street racing crime drama in 2001, with Paul Walker and Vin Diesel leading the way. However, by the middle of the series, it had transformed into a high-stakes, globe-trotting spectacle filled with daring heists and over-the-top stunts—even sending cars to space at one point. The franchise desperately needs to return to its roots, focusing on car culture and underground racing rather than its Mission: Impossible-style international espionage.
Until recently, there were plans for at least two more sequels in the FF franchise. However, after Fast X's poor reception, the decision was made to wrap up the franchise with just one final installment. As things stand, Fast XI is shaping up to be a grand finale while also finding a way to bring the saga full circle, by setting it up where it all started – the streets of Los Angeles. Speaking to Collider at CCXP-MX in May 2024, director Louis Leterrier revealed:
It's exactly that. That's what we wanna do. We wanna bring it back home, and still have a great big journey to tell.
Where to Stream Fast & Furious After It Leaves Netflix
Here's where all Fast & Furious movies can be streamed in the United States after Netflix removes the titles on February 11, 2025. Keep in mind that availability is subject to change, and some films may only be available for digital rental.
| Movie | Platform(s) |
|---|---|
| The Fast and the Furious (2001) | Digital rental (Apple, Amazon, Vudu, etc.) |
| 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) | Digital rental (Apple, Amazon, Vudu, etc.) |
| The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) | DirecTV, FuboTV |
| Fast & Furious (2009) | FuboTV |
| Fast Five (2011) | Peacock |
| Fast & Furious 6 (2013) | Peacock, DirecTV, FuboTV |
| Furious 7 (2015) | Peacock, Max |
| The Fate of the Furious (2017) | Peacock |
| Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) | Peacock |
| F9: Fast and Furious 9 (2021) | Peacock |
| Fast X (2023) | Peacock |
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The action-packed Fast & Furious franchise follows a ragtag group of drivers as they use their skills behind the wheel to fight against international threats. Starting from humble street-racing beginnings, the movies have become bigger and more exciting over the course of two decades, even spawning a spinoff movie for two fan-favorite characters.
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- Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, John Cena, Jason Momoa, Charlize Theron, Gal Gadot
- Spin-offs (Movies)
- Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw