Starring Vin Diesel and the late Paul Walker, alongside a rotating ensemble cast of names, including Tyree Gibson, Dwyane (“The Rock”) Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, and more, Fast & Furious has always positioned itself as a global story. As a result, Fast & Furious films have gained international notoriety and are well-liked within car subcultures. All Fast & Furious movies are action packed, with the heartfelt message that nothing is more important than family. The escapism of the Fast & Furious’ unique world and its ethos carry each movie— it’s what the fans know they can always expect. These popular themes along with its reinvention into the spy world for the fifth installment, Fast Five, keep things exciting and allow an entry point for wider audiences.

Fast & Furious is owned by Universal Pictures, and its popularity has sparked multiple spin-offs— including Hobbs & Shaw— video games, toys, theme park attractions, and more. Grossing more than $7 billion globally, the Fast & Furious franchise is widely recognized for its box office success. Fast & Furious fans and the industry love the films for their high-action sequences, and cast chemistry. Throughout the years, Fast & Furious has received multiple MTV Movie Awards, People’s Choice Awards, a Teen Choice Award, Saturn Award, and more. One thing that’s undeniable is that big-name movies like this are a draw for audiences. Viewers are going to theaters to see movies like this in their intended form, and that is why the Fast & Furious franchise has become a staple in Universal’s catalogue.