F1 The Movie has surged into the spotlight, marking a remarkable achievement during its opening weekend. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick‘s Joseph Kosinski, the film stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a seasoned Formula One driver who partners with the ambitious rookie Damson Idris, portraying Joshua Pearce, as he races back onto the track after an accident abruptly halted his career.
This cinematic thrill ride debuted at the end of June, swiftly claiming the number one spot at the domestic box office, becoming the first adult-oriented film to achieve this during the 2025 summer movie season. It effectively concluded the reign of live-action adaptations such as Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon.
As reported by Deadline, by Sunday morning, F1 The Movie is projected to wrap up its opening weekend with a staggering worldwide gross of $144 million. This impressive figure includes a solid $55.6 million from domestic audiences and an additional $88.4 million from 78 international markets. Within just three days, it has sped past the $100 million global milestone, emerging as the 12th highest-grossing movie of 2025 thus far.
What This Means For F1 The Movie
It Will Race Into The Top 10 Soon
With such an electrifying start, F1 The Movie is poised to ascend the worldwide box office rankings as its theatrical run progresses. The film needs only $61.7 million more to break into the Top 10, currently held by Disney’s live-action Snow White remake, which has grossed $205.7 million.
Moreover, it’s expected to surpass DreamWorks’ Dog Man ($145.5 million) shortly, securing its place as the 11th highest-grossing film. Below is a snapshot of the five films currently ahead of F1 The Movie:
Rank | Title | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|
#7 | Thunderbolts* | $381.6 million |
#8 | Sinners | $364.7 million |
#9 | Final Destination Bloodlines | $281.2 million |
#10 | Snow White | $205.7 million |
#11 | Dog Man | $145.5 million |
#12 | F1 The Movie | $144 million |
This impressive momentum bodes well, especially considering that the reported budget for F1 The Movie is $200 million. Its break-even point may soar as high as $500 million. However, it’s not mandatory for the film to recoup its costs in theaters, as it’s an Apple Studios release, where its true value will be gauged through brand recognition and streaming revenue.
What’s more, this big-budget Apple film appears to be the most likely candidate to hit its financial targets after other high-profile theatrical disappointments, including Argylle, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Napoleon.
Our Take On The F1 The Movie Global Debut
Its Prospects Are Promising
The box office potential seems particularly bright because F1 The Movie concludes with an ending designed to leave room for a potential sequel. Should it perform well enough to greenlight a follow-up, it would represent a significant milestone, marking the first sequel for a theatrical Apple Studios film since their inception in 2019. It’s also the second for any Apple Studios title, following the 2023 Apple TV+ exclusive action-comedy The Family Plan.
As audiences embrace this thrilling narrative, the cultural impact of F1 The Movie is set to resonate far beyond the theater walls, capturing the passion of racing fans and film enthusiasts alike.