On what date was The Fast and the Furious released in the United States?

The Fast and the Furious was released in the United States on June 22, 2001.

The film introduced audiences to street racer Dominic Toretto, undercover police officer Brian O'Conner, and the Los Angeles-based world that became the foundation of the franchise. Rob Cohen directed the movie, which was produced by Universal Pictures.

Its story followed Brian as he investigated a series of truck hijackings while becoming involved with Dom's racing crew. The film's mixture of modified cars, illegal street races, action, and family themes helped establish the series' identity.

The date is sometimes confused with the film's international release schedule, because different countries received it at different times. It was followed by 2 Fast 2 Furious in 2003, while the franchise later expanded into ensemble action films and spin-offs.