Fast & Furious Universe Timeline Explained

The trailer for the penultimate Fast & Furious film, Fast X, debuted last month, reigniting interest in the street racing action franchise.

But new viewers who had their interest peaked by the new film have a complicated journey ahead of them if they want to venture into the previous films.

The franchise (which is bigger than you probably think) is notorious for its complicated chronology, in which later films actually take place before their predecessors and character histories are altered by frequent retcons.

Here are the essential details for new and returning fans to keep in mind.

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