10 Rides that Could Replace Fast & Furious on Universal’s Studio Tour
Universal Studios Hollywood has a giant hole to fill on the Studio Tour with the retirement of the Fast & Furious – Supercharged attraction. With the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster debuting in 2026, the studio is left to wonder what will replace the massive motion simulator attraction. We’ve gathered possible replacements based on other Universal attractions around the world, new Universal theme parks under construction, Universal’s past partnerships with Hollywood studios, and upcoming blockbuster movie releases.
1. Wicked
Imagine Studio Tour riders singing along to “Defying Gravity” and “The Wizard & I” as scenes from the film play on the wrap-around screen. Universal Destinations & Experiences Chairman Mark Woodbury has been teasing plans to create theme park attractions based on “Wicked.”
2. How to Train Your Dragon
Universal Orlando already has a fire-breathing dragon, but the Hollywood park would certainly welcome a dragon or two on the Studio Tour. Dragons will pose for photo ops, breathe fire, and soar above the Viking village of Berk when the world’s first How to Train Your Dragon themed land opens on May 22 at the new Universal Epic Universe theme park.
3. Jason Bourne
A high-speed chase starring Jason Bourne through the narrow streets of an international city could be a perfect replacement for Fast & Furious. Universal Studios Florida opened the “Bourne Stuntacular” stunt show in 2020, and Universal Pictures is developing a sixth Jason Bourne film in the $1.6 billion action-thriller franchise.
4. Mission: Impossible
A high-speed chase starring Ethan Hunt on the ground and in the air could fill the soon-to-be-empty Studio Tour attraction if Jason Bourne is unavailable. Paramount Pictures has dreamed up Mission: Impossible attractions for its own parks in development in China and the United Kingdom, and Universal has worked with Paramount on past theme park attractions.
5. Universal Monsters
Dracula, Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s Monster could play a starring role on the Studio Tour in a tribute to the classic Universal horror movies from the 1920s through the 1950s. A new Dark Universe monster-themed land will debut as part of the Epic Universe theme park in Florida.
6. Halloween Horror Nights
Universal has built Halloween Horror Nights into a franchise of its own, but do visitors want to face their fears during the day? While it might be a stretch to imagine Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, and Freddy Krueger terrorizing Studio Tour riders throughout the year, it certainly would be a powerful draw during September and October when Horror Nights takes over the park.
7. Twisters
Movie producer Steven Spielberg has teamed up in the past with Universal Studios to turn several of his movies into theme park attractions. There are plenty of Spielberg movies that could work with the Studio Tour drive-through motion simulator, including “Ready Player One,” “War of the Worlds,” and “Men in Black.” “Twisters” is the most recent hit and the best fit. It’s not hard to imagine the Studio Tour tram chasing twin tornadoes across Oklahoma with riders caught in the middle of the action.
8. Madagascar
Universal Studios has a long history of turning Paramount’s DreamWorks animated films into theme park attractions. There are plenty of film franchises left to choose from that haven’t already become rides at the Hollywood park, including Trolls, Puss in Boots, and Bad Guys. A trek through the jungles of Madagascar with Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, and Melman the giraffe could serve as a fun finale to the Studio Tour.
9. SpongeBob SquarePants
A trip to Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs would certainly be a trippy end to the Studio Tour. SpongeBob has appeared in parades and as a meet-and-greet character at Universal parks, and he’s about to get his own themed land at the new Universal Kids park coming to Texas.
10. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
What if Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael took riders into the New York City sewers for the finale of the Studio Tour? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rides have largely been confined to Nickelodeon Universe theme parks in the United States, but anything could happen with the Nickelodeon partnership now that Universal is dedicating an entire themed land to SpongeBob at the new Texas park.
In conclusion, these 10 rides offer a range of possibilities to replace the Fast & Furious – Supercharged attraction on the Studio Tour. From Wicked to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, each option brings its own unique charm and thrill to the table. The choice ultimately depends on what type of experience Universal Studios Hollywood wants to offer its visitors.
Q: What is the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster?
A: The new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster is a high-speed ride that will debut in 2026 on the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood.
Q: What is the Wicked movie franchise?
A: Wicked is a musical film franchise based on the hit Broadway show of the same name, which has grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide.
Q: What is the How to Train Your Dragon franchise?
A: The How to Train Your Dragon franchise is a series of animated films produced by DreamWorks Animation, which has grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide.
Q: What is the Jason Bourne franchise?
A: The Jason Bourne franchise is a series of action-thriller films starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, a former CIA operative suffering from amnesia and struggling to uncover his true identity.
Q: What is the Mission: Impossible franchise?
A: The Mission: Impossible franchise is a series of action spy films produced by Paramount Pictures, which has grossed over $3.5 billion worldwide.
Q: What is the Universal Monsters franchise?
A: The Universal Monsters franchise is a series of classic horror films produced by Universal Pictures, which includes Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Wolf Man, among others.
Q: What is Halloween Horror Nights?
A: Halloween Horror Nights is an annual event held at Universal Studios theme parks, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, and live shows based on popular horror movies and TV shows.
