F1 The Movie has taken the cinematic world by storm, marking a significant achievement for star Brad Pitt. Under the direction of Joseph Kosinski, famously known for Top Gun: Maverick, the film stars Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a Formula One driver making a comeback after a devastating accident. The film’s premiere was nothing short of impressive, raking in $57 million in its domestic debut, solidifying Apple Studios’ status with their best-ever opening weekend.
According to The Numbers, F1 The Movie boasts a remarkable global box office gross of $166.7 million as it heads into its second weekend in theaters. The film benefitted from a surge in viewership leading up to the Fourth of July holiday in the U.S., becoming the 20th highest-grossing movie featuring Brad Pitt.
This milestone reflects a significant jump, surpassing the $165.6 million earned by Pitt’s 1996 film Sleepers, directed by Barry Levinson and co-starring heavyweights like Kevin Bacon, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, and Jason Patric.
Box Office Potential
Future Gains Ahead
With a strong global debut surpassing $140 million, F1 The Movie seems poised for continued success. Analysts predict it could accumulate an additional $60 million or more by the end of its second weekend, propelling it even higher on Pitt’s box office rankings.
Despite the lofty heights of $350 million that separate it from Pitt’s top films, an influx of $60 million this weekend could elevate it past six other titles, making it the 14th highest-grossing film in his illustrious career.
Here’s a quick look at the movies that currently precede F1 The Movie on Pitt’s all-time box office list:
| Rank | Title | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Bullet Train (2022) | $238.5 million |
| #14 | Interview with the Vampire (1994) | $223.6 million |
| #15 | Fury (2014) | $210.2 million |
| #16 | The Lost City (2022) | $191.6 million |
| #17 | 12 Years a Slave (2013) | $180.8 million |
| #18 | 12 Monkeys (1995) | $168.8 million |
| #19 | Burn After Reading (2008) | $168.2 million |
| #20 | F1 The Movie (2025) | $166.7 million |
The film appears to be on track to potentially gross over $450 million globally. Should it surpass that milestone, it would dethrone notable titles such as Bullet Train, Ocean’s Thirteen, and Inglourious Basterds. While it may take a monumental effort to outpace Ocean’s Eleven‘s $450.7 million, achieving such a feat would elevate F1 The Movie to the ranks of Pitt’s fifth highest-grossing ventures.
Success in the Making
Budget and Break-Even Insights
Despite its reported $200 million budget, which sets a break-even bar as high as $500 million, the film’s profitability may be nuanced. Apple Studios typically perceives theatrical releases more as promotional opportunities rather than straightforward revenue generators. This approach implies that F1 The Movie could still be considered a substantial victory for both the studio and Brad Pitt, regardless of its final theatrical earnings.
As the world watches the journey of F1 The Movie, its anticipated impact resonates beyond the box office. Fans and critics alike await the next thrilling chapter of Brad Pitt’s illustrious career.