F1 The Movie is racing ahead in the box office, achieving impressive milestones and captivating audiences. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick‘s Joseph Kosinski, the film features Brad Pitt as a former Formula One driver who makes a dramatic return to the sport, teaming up with the spirited young driver, played by Damson Idris. The movie’s ensemble cast also includes talented actors such as Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, adding layers to its dramatic narrative.
Since its release, F1 The Movie has not only garnered attention but has also been dubbed the highest-grossing film from Apple Studios worldwide, outpacing other major releases like Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon. Produced in collaboration with Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Plan B Entertainment, Monolith Pictures, and Dawn Apollo Films, this thrilling cinematic experience is distributed by Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures.
As reported by Deadline, the film is projected to earn $12.8 million at the domestic box office over its three-day weekend, bringing its cumulative total to an impressive $136 million. This achievement marks it as the 10th film this year to surpass the $135 million domestic milestone and places it at No. 90 on the all-time domestic chart for Warner Bros. releases, surpassing 1978’s Superman ($134.3 million).
What This Means For F1 The Movie
It Should Continue To Climb
The question remains: how far can F1 The Movie climb? It looks set to continue racing ahead of other Warner Bros. titles with just a small margin needed to leap one more slot on the charts. Specifically, it requires only $0.02 million more to surpass the $136.02 million held by the 2012 Best Picture winner, Argo.
Here’s a glance at the next five highest-grossing Warner Bros. movies at the domestic box office:
|
Rank |
Title |
Domestic Gross |
|---|---|---|
|
#85 |
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) |
$137.8 million |
|
#86 |
Ready Player One (2018) |
$137.7 million |
|
#87 |
The Conjuring (2013) |
$137.4 million |
|
#88 |
The Green Mile (1999) |
$136.8 million |
|
#89 |
Argo (2012) |
$136.02 million |
|
#90 |
F1 The Movie (2025) |
$136 million (and counting) |
With less than $2 million separating the F1 The Movie from a higher spot, it stands a great chance of easily exceeding this threshold. The film has experienced a reasonable week-on-week drop, with figures of 54.8% and 50%. Should this trend continue, it is expected to earn about $5.8 million by the end of its fourth weekend, which would propel it upward, potentially surpassing 2019’s Shazam! ($140.4 million) to reach the 82nd position on Warner Bros.’ domestic release chart.
Our Take On The F1 The Movie Milestone
Warner Bros. Is Having A Great 2025
While F1 The Movie is carving out its path to success, it’s just one piece of a greater puzzle. Warner Bros. is experiencing a remarkable year, showcasingblockbusters like A Minecraft Movie, which stands as their No. 4 domestic film with an impressive $423.9 million, alongside hits like the original horror movie Sinners ($278.5 million) and the sequel Final Destination Bloodlines.
Notably, the third weekend of F1 The Movie coincided with the premiere of James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman, projected to exceed $115 million in its opening weekend. With upcoming releases like The Conjuring: Last Rites, Warner Bros. appears poised for an incredibly solid showing in the theaters this year.
For more insights on box office trends, check out articles on Oppenheimer and Christopher Nolan films to see how they compare in today’s cinematic landscape.