Joseph Kosinski’s high-octane sports dramaF1: The Moviehas been a resounding success at the box office, so much so that it’s already crossed a rare milestone for Brad Pitt in just over five weeks. Starring Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, and Damson Idris alongside Pitt,F1: The Movieprovides a riveting comeback story set inthe high-stakes world of Formula One racing.
Since its wide U.S. release on June 27th, 2025,F1: The Moviehas continued to drive moviegoers to the box office despite competition from some of the summer’s biggest releases, likeJurassic World RebirthandSuperman. Boasting a hefty $260 million budget,F1: The Moviegot off to a great start with a $146.1 million global opening weekend.
After a little over a month, the immersive examination of the intensity of Formula One racing has totaled a whopping $509.7 million at the global box office.The $500 million milestone is extraordinarily rare forOscar winner Brad Pitt, who has only ever achieved that total once before(2013’s zombie action-horrorWorld War Z, which grossed $540 million).
F1: The Movieundoubtedly benefited from owning premium screen formats, but even though it’s no longer owning those high-value screens, it may not be done just yet. It was just extended another month in theaters in China, so the total could push even higher in the coming weeks.
What The Latest Box Office Milestone Means For F1: The Movie
While F1: The Movie still has a way to go to catch up withWorld War Z, it just earned $20 million internationally in its fifth weekend. If it continues to occupy theaters across the globe, which seems likely for at least another week or two (extensions notwithstanding),F1: The Moviecould generate another $30-$35 million before it finishes its theatrical run.
2013
$540 million
2025
$509 million
2004
$497 million
2005
$478 million
2001
$451 million
$363 million
2019
$345 million
2008
$334 million
1995
$327 million
2009
$322 million
Despite his jaw-dropping filmography, Brad Pitt has largely avoided high-dollar franchises like comic book movies and animated family properties. Because of that, he’s only starred in five total movies that crossed the $400 million mark, includingF1: The Movie.
Our Take On F1: The Movie’s Latest Milestone
It’s The Official Announcement Of Apple Studios As A Major Player
On top of being a massive hit for Brad Pitt,the box office success ofF1: The Movieis far and away themost profitable movie for Apple Studios. The previous high total for the burgeoning studio came Ridley Scott’s historical epicNapoleon, which grossed $223 million in its theatrical run, followed by Martin Scorsese’sKillers of the Flower Moon, which took in $158 million.
F1: The Movieis the perfect example of how Apple Studios' dedication of resources to entertainment can be extremely profitable in the right situation. While the lofty price tag on the movie may not mean massive profit margins,it’s a case study in how partnering with IMAX and promoting a movie across all the platforms Apple owns can yield big dividends.
