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Universal Sets Summer 2026 Opening for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood

The ride brings 360-degree rotating vehicles to the park with sound-reduction track to limit neighborhood noise.

Overview

  • Vin Diesel confirmed the summer 2026 opening in a Feb. 5 television commercial, followed by official park teasers on social media.
  • Universal has not announced an exact opening date and says it will share that timing soon.
  • On-track testing began in October, accelerating four cars from 0 to 72 mph over roughly 4,100 feet of track.
  • Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is expected to be Universal Studios Hollywood’s first high-speed outdoor roller coaster.
  • A separate Fast & Furious coaster is reported for Universal Studios Florida to replace the former Rip Ride Rockit in 2027.