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Start your engines! Something big is racing into Universal Studios Hollywood. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is set to open in 2026, and it will be Universal Destinations & Experiences' fastest roller coaster with speeds up to 72 mph. This all-new thrill ride is inspired by the global blockbuster "Fast & Furious" franchise and brings the action, speed and style of the films to life in a new way. From magnetic launches to 360-degree spinning cars that simulate drifting, this coaster is a toadally cool upgrade from Fast & Furious – Supercharged. If you've ever dreamed of joining Dom's crew, this is your chance to do it with the pedal to the metal.
What to Expect from Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
This isn’t your typical roller coaster. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift features:
- Spinning ride vehicles that rotate throughout the ride to create the feeling of drifting
- Multiple launches to keep the action going from start to finish, reaching a top speed of 72 mph
- Inversions and airtime hills for maximum thrills
- A massive layout that winds down the hill from the Upper Lot to the Lower Lot
The ride vehicles are themed to street racing cars resembling Dom's iconic 1970 Dodge Charger from the movies. The coaster will have a custom ride profile that matches the energy of the "Fast & Furious" franchise. You'll feel like you're in the middle of a high-speed chase — only without the actual danger.
Where Is Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Located?
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is taking over the space previously home to the Animal Actors stage and the Special Effects Show. The coaster will launch from a garage-style station in the Upper Lot and make its way down toward the Lower Lot, including a standout element that loops around the Starway escalators. It's a unique layout for Universal Studios Hollywood, and this coaster takes full advantage of it.
The Fast & Furious – Supercharged portion of the Studio Tour closed in March of 2025. This new coaster is filling the fandom's needs, and we frogs cannot wait!
What Makes Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Special?
This is the first roller coaster with inversions ever built at Universal Studios Hollywood, and that alone is a big deal. It also marks the park's first major thrill ride addition since Jurassic World – The Ride. Plus, the rotating ride vehicles are designed to drift through the course, adding a new level of immersion that will knock your socks off as "Fast & Furious" fans or just coaster fans in general.
Universal is using noise-reducing tech to make sure the ride doesn't disrupt production on nearby soundstages. So yes — you can scream your head off without making it into a movie's background audio. The track tubes are filled with sound-absorbing gravel, and the rotating ride vehicles point you straight into the park and away from the studio at the biggest scream-inducing spots.
When Does Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Open?
Universal hasn't announced an exact opening date yet, but Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is expected to open sometime in 2026. Construction is already in full swing, and coaster track is being installed piece by piece. We'll keep you posted with updates as the opening gets closer!
During Mega Movie Summer from June 13 to Aug. 10, 2025, get a sneak peek at the ride vehicle!
Final Lap
If you're ready to trade in studio trams for street racing thrills, this coaster is going to be worth the wait. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift brings the speed, the spins and the action in a way Universal Studios Hollywood hasn't done before. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the films or just love a good adrenaline rush, this ride is shaping up to be one of the park's most exciting additions yet.
Stay tuned — we'll be racing to the front of the line as soon as it opens!
Are you a coaster fan like us? What are you most excited about for the opening of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift? If you're planning on taking a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood, make sure to grab your discount tickets from Undercover Tourist!
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