Universal Studios Hollywood is gearing up for significant changes, as it announces the closure of the "Fast & Furious—Supercharged" attraction on March 10, a decided finish line for the high-speed 3D experience that has been part of the Studio Tour since 2015. Fans of the franchise have just under two weeks to enjoy the ride before it shuts down to make room for a new yet-to-be-revealed attraction, details of which are expected to be announced soon.
The closure, though saddening for some, won't leave thrill-seekers in the dust for too long. The beloved film series will still have a presence in the park, in the form of the "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift," a roller coaster slated to open in 2026. This ride promises to be a game-changer for Universal Studios Hollywood. According to CBS News, "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" will be the park's first high-speed, outdoor roller coaster, featuring "360-degree rotation of the individual ride vehicles along a speeding track, with sound reduction technology."
Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Universal Studios Hollywood, told CBS News, "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." The anticipation is palpable, though, with an exact opening date for the roller coaster still unknown.
The end of "Fast & Furious—Supercharged" marks another shift in the evolving landscape of Universal Studios attractions. The site has a history of reinvention, having previously housed "Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb" based on the 1999 Brendan Fraser movie until 2013, and, even earlier, transforming guests through a simulated avalanche within a snow-packed glacier. But fans of the film franchise need not worry, as current rumors suggest an attraction based on the "Wicked" movie musical could potentially be the next occupant, with a Universal Studios executive teasing "secret plans" for the film's inclusion at the parks according to KTLA.
