The Wait Is Over: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood on September 16!

Following the tremendous success of the Universal Fan Fest Nights, Universal Studios is up for another BIG surprise! After the long, stomach-fluttering anticipation, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is finally coming to Universal Studios Hollywood on September 16, 2026! It’s more than just your typical thrill ride, because it is the park’s very first outdoor, high-speed roller coaster. We know how many Universal fans have been waiting for this amazing ride. Great news! Universal just shared new and exciting details about the latest attraction opening very soon!

• Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is a fresh, thrilling roller coaster set to open at Universal Studios Hollywood on September 16, 2026.
• The ride vehicles will move along 4,100 feet of track, reach speeds of up to 72 miles per hour, and use 360-degree rotation to create a “drift” experience.
• The minimum height requirement to enjoy the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster is 51" (129.5 cm).
• It will feature four amazing drift-ride vehicles: Dodge Charger, Mazda RX-7, Nissan Skyline GT-R, and the Toyota Supra.

Ready to blaze through Universal Studios Hollywood for this new ride? Read on to know more.

Things to Expect from Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

Reading and hearing its name is already packed with awesomeness. But if you get the chance to see it being built to its full glory, mind-blown is an understatement.

It's an absolute standout (literally)

If you've visited Universal Studios Hollywood in the last year, you've probably seen the construction of the new coaster. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is being constructed on the hill between the Upper Lot and Lower Lot of the park, with a really cool section going over the Starway.

The track is around 4,100 feet long—and when those cars start zooming, it'll be hard to miss from both the Starway and the Studio Tour trams.

The drift in its name is for real.

The title has a cool twist on the iconic third "Fast" film title. Universal Creative genuinely means it when they say “drift.” This coaster will include state-of-the-art 360-degree rotation technology, allowing you to feel like you’re drifting.

You got it! When you speed through the coaster, there are moments when your ride vehicle sways, so you won’t be looking straight ahead the entire time.

The design is giving Real Fast & Furious vibes.

It's based on the “Fast & Furious” franchise, which is celebrating 25 years since the first movie hit theaters. While you’re wandering in the Upper Lot, you might see something that appears to be a garage, but that big red brick building is where the ride queue starts.

The ride vehicles scream iconic.

Real “Fast & Furious” fans are going to be excited about the ride vehicles. They're inspired by four iconic cars from the movie series. The ride will feature these eye-popping, legendary drift-ride vehicles.

Dom Toretto's iconic 1970 Dodge Charger

This standout vehicle is inspired by Dominic Toretto’s well-known car that appears throughout the movies. Its sleek black look makes this upgraded, 900-horsepower 1970 Dodge Charger a top pick among American muscle cars.

Han Lue's eye-catching Mazda RX-7 from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.

This ride is inspired by the 1997 model driven by Han Seoul-oh. It includes 19-inch wheels, racing seats, improved suspension, and custom interior work, which makes the Mazda RX-7 a legendary car in the Fast & Furious films.

Brian O’Conner's cool Nissan Skyline GT-R

A ride that takes cues from Brian O’Conner’s iconic 2002 blue Nissan Skyline GT-R, known for its cool upgrades and distinctive style.

Brian's other ride, the Toyota Supra from the first “Fast” film.

This ride vehicle draws inspiration from Brian O’Conner’s orange 1994 car, which boasts the iconic 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-six engine. O’Conner owed Toretto a “10-second car,” and this one certainly fulfilled that promise. It is regarded as one of the most unforgettable cars in the film franchise.

Don’t miss the speed—drift your way to Universal Studios Hollywood this summer.

Step into the Fast & Furious world of thrills and wonder coming this September 16 at Universal Studios Hollywood. It’s new, it’s intense, and it’s nothing like the other coasters you’ve tried before.

Share the unmatched fun and thrills of a Universal adventure with your favorite people. Grab your Universal Studios Hollywood discount tickets now!