‘F1: The Movie’ Races Past $557M: Breaking Box Office Records
In an unexpected turn of events, ‘F1: The Movie’ has emerged as one of 2025’s biggest box office successes, shattering the Formula One movie curse and setting new records for all parties involved.
Breaking Brad Pitt’s Career Records
By its sixth weekend, the film surpassed $546 million globally, overtaking ‘World War Z’ ($540.4M) to become Brad Pitt’s highest-grossing leading role. As of August 8, the total has accelerated to $557.8 million worldwide, with:
- Domestic earnings: $175.7 million
- International earnings: $382.2 million
Apple’s Theatrical Triumph
This success marks a significant victory for Apple Original Films, especially following previous theatrical challenges like ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’ The film’s performance demonstrates Apple’s potential as a major player in theatrical distribution, despite needing Warner Bros. as a distribution partner.
Global Impact and IMAX Success
The film has shown remarkable performance across multiple markets:
- China: $56.1 million (among top Hollywood performances)
- IMAX revenues: Over $85 million (highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2025)
- Strong showings across Europe, Latin America, and Asia
Looking Ahead
With an IMAX re-release planned and continued strong performance, ‘F1: The Movie’ has positioned itself as the 8th highest-grossing film of the year, with potential to cross the $600 million milestone.
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