Creating a roller coaster worthy of a 10-film series whose titles revolve around the words “Fast” and “Furious” is no small task.
The folks at Universal Studios Hollywood seem to have taken the challenge seriously, introducing today “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,” which they promise will include a “groundbreaking 360-degree rotation of the individual ride vehicles as they rocket along an elaborate track.” The goal is to create a sensation of drifting cars as guests spin in motion at furiously fast speeds.
It’s the park’s first high-speed outdoor roller coaster, and Universal pledges “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,” will “elevate the guest experience with innovative and technological achievements never previously employed in a roller coaster.”
It’s set to debut in 2026.
“As a premier entertainment theme park destination with a rich history in immersing guests in incredible rides based on today’s most inspiring movie, television and gaming properties, we are excited to introduce our very first, high-speed outdoor roller coaster,” said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. “As Universal Studios Hollywood continues to evolve, the arrival of ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ will be a powerful game changer that will infuse a new level of thrill into our already dynamic theme park, and we look forward to welcoming guests when it races onto the scene in 2026.”
“Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will be located on the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood. Guests will queue up within a large, red brick, garage-style structure before getting into the ride vehicles, modeled after several cars featured in the films before catapulting along an aerial track that winds its way over the theme park.
