Start your engines, because Universal Studios Hollywood just dropped a major update that thrill-seekers have been waiting for.

The park has officially confirmed that Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be roaring into action soon, bringing the Fast franchise to life in coaster form. With high-speed twists, immersive storytelling, and blockbuster-level excitement, this new attraction is already shaping up to be one of the biggest theme park debuts of the season.

Universal Studios Hollywood has officially announced that its highly anticipated new thrill ride, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, is set to open in the summer of 2026! The announcement came with a short teaser on social media confirming the ride will debut this summer, continuing the park’s rollout of exciting new experiences this year. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift marks a major moment for the Hollywood park as its first high-speed outdoor roller coaster, bringing the adrenaline-pumping energy of the blockbuster franchise to life with cutting-edge ride technology and immersive theming. Fans can now start marking their calendars as Universal ramps up excitement for its 2026 season with this blockbuster attraction.

You can see the full announcement from Universal here:

We’re ready. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift opens this summer at Universal Studios Hollywood! pic.twitter.com/5Qwy5cTyXU

— Universal Studios Hollywood (@UniStudios) February 5, 2026

 

 

 

 

We’ll continue to keep you updated as we learn more, but for now, be sure to stay tuned with us at DFB for all the latest news!

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