Fast & Furious Went Everywhere—Now It’s a Roller Coaster

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For a franchise that has raced through nearly every corner of the globe, the Fast & Furious saga has never been shy about escalating its scale. Over the years, the films have taken viewers from the neon-lit streets of Los Angeles to Tokyo’s drifting playground, the favelas of Brazil, frozen lakes in the Arctic, the dizzying heights of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, and eventually even into space. Few movie series have leaned so hard into globe-trotting spectacle, which has become a defining part of its identity.

Now Universal Studios is turning that over-the-top energy into something fans can experience firsthand. The upcoming Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood recreates the high-speed chaos of the movies with a massive 4,100-foot track and speeds reaching up to 74 mph.

Even more fitting for a franchise obsessed with sideways action, the ride uses new 360-degree rotating technology designed to simulate the sensation of drifting through corners. In other words, it’s the closest theme park experience yet to feeling like part of Dom Toretto’s crew.

The Movie Cars Come With It

What makes the ride particularly appealing for car enthusiasts is the choice of ride vehicles. Instead of generic coaster trains, the cars are styled after some of the franchise’s most recognizable machines. Leading the lineup is Dominic Toretto’s iconic 1970 Dodge Charger, complete with the exaggerated supercharger poking through the hood—one of the most recognizable silhouettes in movie car history.

Joining it are Brian O’Connor’s 1994 Toyota Supra, the 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R, and Han Lue’s 1997 Mazda RX-7. Each vehicle features styling cues lifted directly from the films, including movie-accurate lighting details that help sell the illusion that you’re riding inside one of the franchise’s heroes. The coaster is scheduled to open later this year at Universal Studios Hollywood, while a version is also under construction at Universal Orlando. Meanwhile, the cinematic side of the franchise isn’t slowing down either; the final film, Fast Forever, is currently planned to hit theaters in March 2028.

The Lowdown: Fast & Furious Culture

The scale of the franchise’s popularity has reached a point where even cars merely inspired by the films can attract massive attention. A recent example is a Fast & Furious-themed Toyota GR Supra that headed to auction, proving that the franchise’s influence stretches far beyond the screen. For fans, the connection between the movies and car culture remains a huge part of the appeal.

That cultural footprint helps explain why a roller coaster based on the films feels almost inevitable. Fast & Furious has always been about visceral thrills, loud engines, gravity-defying stunts, and relentless action. Translating that energy into a theme park ride simply makes sense. If the movies are designed to make audiences feel like they’re strapped into a high-speed chase, Hollywood Drift is the next logical step: a literal seat in the action.

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