Universal Studios Hollywood is making way for a high-speed thrill ride, and that means one attraction is about to take its final bow. The theme park has officially announced the closure date for Fast & Furious–Supercharged, which will be permanently retired from the Studio Tour on March 10, 2025.
Universal made the announcement via Instagram (@unistudios), confirming that guests have just a few weeks left to experience the attraction before it shuts down for good. In its statement, Universal shared:
“The ‘Fast & Furious–Supercharged’ attraction on the Studio Tour prepares for its last ride on March 10, 2025, prior to the all-new, high-speed outdoor roller coaster ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ opening in 2026. Be sure to experience it one last time before the attraction closes.”
Fast & Furious–Supercharged has served as the explosive grand finale of Universal Studios Hollywood’s legendary Studio Tour. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the tram-based experience takes guests behind the scenes of iconic film sets, from Jaws and Jurassic Park to the eerie Bates Motel. The attraction’s finale throws guests into a high-speed chase alongside Dom, Hobbs, Letty, and the Fast & Furious franchise crew, with wraparound screens, roaring engines, and gravity-defying stunts delivering an adrenaline-packed finish.
The decision to retire Supercharged comes as Universal Studios Hollywood prepares for its next major attraction: Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. Set to open in 2026, this steel roller coaster will be the first high-speed outdoor coaster at the West Coast theme park.
“The dynamic new thrill ride, themed to Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film saga, Fast & Furious, will elevate the guest experience with innovative and technological achievements never previously employed in a roller coaster,” NBCUniversal stated in a 2024 press release.
“The state-of-the-art ride system is being uniquely designed to immerse guests within the high-speed Fast & Furious universe,” the statement continued. “Highlights will include groundbreaking 360-degree rotation of the individual ride vehicles as they rocket along an elaborate track meticulously constructed with sound reduction technology for a breathtaking, superior experience. These attributions will create a seamless sensation of drifting cars as guests spin in motion at furiously fast speeds.”
The closure of Fast & Furious–Supercharged is just one part of Universal Destinations & Experiences’ ambitious expansion plans. The company, owned by Comcast, is growing at an unprecedented pace. In addition to the 2025 debut of Universal Epic Universe—its highly anticipated third theme park in Orlando—Universal will also introduce two new U.S.-based locations: Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, and Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, Nevada. The latter is scheduled to open on August 14, 2025.
Universal Kids Resort, though yet to receive an opening date, will feature seven themed lands inspired by beloved franchises, including Shrek, Puss in Boots, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Jurassic Park: Camp Cretaceous, Trolls, Minions, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Meanwhile, Epic Universe will bring new lands to Universal Orlando Resort, including Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, and an expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with the Ministry of Magic.
With Universal’s rapid growth, some attractions are being retired to make way for new experiences. At Universal Studios Florida, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is also set to close permanently. Meanwhile, over in Hollywood, guests have until March 10, 2025, to say their goodbyes to Fast & Furious–Supercharged before the park revs up for the arrival of Hollywood Drift.
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