Universal Studios Unveils Details for New "Fast & Furious" Coaster

The high-speed, 360-degree rotating coaster will feature iconic cars from the blockbuster film franchise.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Universal Studios Hollywood is set to open its most ambitious coaster yet this summer - "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift". The new ride will reach speeds up to 72 mph and feature groundbreaking 360-degree rotation technology, with four unique ride vehicles modeled after cars from the popular Fast & Furious film franchise.

Why it matters

The Fast & Furious franchise is one of the biggest blockbuster movie series of all time, and this new coaster represents Universal's latest effort to bring the high-octane thrills of the films to life for theme park guests. The ride's innovative design and use of iconic cars from the movies is expected to be a major draw for fans and thrill-seekers alike.

The details

The coaster will feature four ride vehicles, including a 1970 Dodge Charger, a Mazda RX-7 inspired by the car driven by Han Seoul-oh, a 2022 blue Nissan Skyline GT-R inspired by Brian O'Conner's vehicle, and a Toyota Supra modeled after Brian's orange 1994 car. Riders will also see an original mural by artist Tristan Eaton depicting a street racing scene from the first Fast & Furious film.

  • The "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" coaster is set to open this summer at Universal Studios Hollywood.
  • A Fast & Furious coaster is also planned to open at Universal Orlando Resort in 2027.

The players

Universal Studios Hollywood

A theme park located in Los Angeles, California that is owned and operated by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast.

Fast & Furious

A popular American media franchise centered on illegal street racing, heists, and spies, consisting primarily of a series of action films.

Tristan Eaton

A world-renowned artist who created an original mural for the "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" coaster.

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What’s next

A Fast & Furious coaster is also planned to open at Universal Orlando Resort in 2027.

The takeaway

Universal Studios is continuing to push the boundaries of theme park thrills with its new "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" coaster, which will bring the high-speed, high-octane action of the blockbuster film franchise to life for riders.