The “Fast and Furious” franchise has been a massive success since its inception in 2001, with the series having amassed a massive following worldwide. However, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the timeline of the movies, particularly when it comes to “The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift” and its relation to the other movies in the series. One of the most significant debates surrounding the franchise is whether Tokyo Drift takes place after the sixth movie in the series. In this article, we will delve deeper into the timeline of the franchise and see if Tokyo Drift is set after the sixth movie.
To understand where Tokyo Drift fits in the Fast and Furious timeline, we need to go back to the beginning. The first film in the series, “The Fast and The Furious,” was released in 2001 and introduced us to the world of street racing. The movie’s success spawned two sequels: “2 Fast 2 Furious” in 2003 and “The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift” in 2006. These three movies are not chronological in the series, as “Tokyo Drift” is set after the events of the other two movies.
After the third movie, the franchise was revitalized with the release of “Fast & Furious” in 2009, which brought back the original cast from the first movie. “Fast Five” followed in 2011, “Fast & Furious 6” in 2013, “Furious 7” in 2015, and “The Fate of the Furious” in 2017. These movies continue the story of the original characters introduced in the first movie.
Now that we have established the timeline of the movies, let’s explore the question of whether Tokyo Drift takes place after the sixth movie. The answer is not as straightforward as one might think. In the sixth movie, we see the return of Han Lue, a character who was introduced in “Tokyo Drift” and was killed in that movie. This has led many fans to speculate that “Tokyo Drift” must have taken place after the sixth movie, as Han’s appearance in that movie would not make sense otherwise.
However, there is evidence to suggest that “Tokyo Drift” actually takes place before the events of the sixth movie. In “Furious 7,” we see a flashback scene of Han’s death, which takes place in Tokyo. During the scene, we see Jason Statham’s character, Deckard Shaw, walking away from the scene. This sets up the events of “Furious 7,” where Shaw becomes the main villain. This means that “Tokyo Drift” must have taken place before the events of “Furious 7.”
There is further evidence to support this theory. In “Fast & Furious 6,” we see a post-credits scene where we see Jason Statham’s character making a phone call to Vin Diesel’s character, Dominic Toretto. During the call, Shaw reveals that he was responsible for the crash that hospitalized Han’s girlfriend, Gisele Yashar, who was introduced in “Fast Five.” This means that “Tokyo Drift” must have taken place before “Fast & Furious 6” since Han’s death had already occurred by the time Shaw makes his phone call.
In conclusion, despite the confusion surrounding the timeline of the “Fast and Furious” franchise, it seems that “The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift” takes place before the events of “Fast & Furious 6” and “Furious 7.” While Han’s appearance in the sixth movie initially led fans to believe that “Tokyo Drift” took place after the sixth movie, the flashback scene in “Furious 7” and the post-credits scene in “Fast & Furious 6” provide evidence to the contrary.
However, it is important to note that the timeline of the “Fast and Furious” franchise is not always consistent, and there are some continuity errors throughout the series. For example, in “Fast & Furious,” which takes place before “Tokyo Drift,” we see Han alive and well. This continuity error has led some fans to come up with their own theories and explanations.
Regardless of the timeline, “The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift” remains a popular and important movie in the franchise. It introduced us to a new cast of characters and showcased a new style of racing, known as drifting. The movie also had a significant impact on the franchise’s future, as it brought back fan-favorite character Han and paved the way for the events of “Furious 7” and “The Fate of the Furious.”
In conclusion, while there may be some confusion surrounding the timeline of the “Fast and Furious” franchise, it seems that “The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift” takes place before the events of “Fast & Furious 6” and “Furious 7.” While there may be some continuity errors throughout the series, the movie remains an important part of the franchise’s history and a fan favorite.
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