Universal Studios Hollywood Unveils 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift'
Universal Studios Hollywood has officially announced its next major thrill ride: 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,' a groundbreaking, high-speed outdoor roller coaster set to debut in 2026. This all-new attraction will become the fastest coaster ever built across the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio, reaching an exhilarating top speed of 72 miles per hour.
Accompanying the announcement is a first-look rendering and dynamic animatic video, offering fans an early glimpse at the scale and intensity of this upcoming addition to the park's Upper Lot. Universal Studios Hollywood reveals a first look rendering of 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,' the destination's first high-speed outdoor roller coaster opening in 2026
Currently under construction, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will feature a state-of-the-art ride system designed to fully immerse guests in the pulse-pounding world of Universal Pictures' Fast & Furious franchise. At the heart of this innovation is a 360-degree rotational ride vehicle, allowing guests to experience the sensation of high-speed drifting while soaring along a 4,100-foot track engineered with sound reduction technology to enhance both thrill and immersion.
The attraction will race across elevated sections of the park, including over the iconic multi-level escalator that links the Upper and Lower Lots. This innovative ride experience aims to blur the lines between adrenaline-pumping thrills and cinematic storytelling.
'Watching the progress of this incredible roller coaster come to life is truly spectacular,' said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Universal Studios Hollywood. '2026 is just around the corner, and we are as excited as our guests to introduce such an inspiring new ride to our portfolio. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be a game changer—reshaping our destination's landscape and delivering a whole new level of adrenaline to the park.'
Guests will enter the attraction through a garage-inspired queue, setting the stage for a high-octane adventure. Four custom ride vehicles, themed after the Fast & Furious films, will bring the action to life, including a model based on Dominic Toretto's iconic 1970 Dodge Charger, currently on display at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Backed by Universal Destinations & Experiences' decades-long expertise in pushing the boundaries of coaster innovation, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift represents the next evolution in immersive, high-speed attractions. Stay tuned for more updates as the countdown to 2026 begins.
Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
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