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Universal Orlando Moves Up Closure of Fast & Furious: Supercharged to August 16

Universal said the accelerated shutdown will clear the site for its Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster while leaving the Florida show building’s future unannounced.

Universal Orlando Resort Shares Close Up Look at Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift Spike ()
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Overview

  • Universal announced Wednesday that Fast & Furious: Supercharged will permanently close with August 16, 2026 as the last day guests can ride.
  • The company framed the accelerated timeline as preparatory work for the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster, a high-thrill project Universal has promoted with a 170-foot vertical spike and vehicles that rotate as they climb.
  • The closure was moved up from a previously communicated 2027 timeframe, cutting the attraction’s expected remaining run by roughly a year.
  • Supercharged opened in 2018 and drew sustained criticism for heavy reliance on large projection screens and limited physical thrills, a design that many fans and commentators said undercut the car-racing franchise.
  • Universal has not named a replacement for the large San Francisco-area show building, prompting wide fan speculation and raising questions about park flow, Diagon Alley adjacency, seasonal uses, and the timing of redevelopment.