Brad Pitt’s high-octane drama F1: The Movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski, has raced to the top of the box office with a domestic debut of $55.6 million and a $144 million global opening—marking Apple Original Films’ strongest theatrical launch ever.
What’s Fueling the Success?
- Star Power Meets Spectacle: Brad Pitt portrays a former F1 racer making a comeback, backed by impressive IMAX visuals—aided by strategic marketing via Apple’s developer conference, iPhone promos, and Apple Music integration.
- Formula 1 Fever: Riding the popularity wave of Drive to Survive and boosted by support from real-world F1 stars like Lewis Hamilton, the film has seen extraordinary traction in Europe, Latin America, India (₹21.25 cr net in three days), China, and other key markets.
Weekend Box Office Snapshot
| Rank | Film | Domestic | Global |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F1: The Movie | $55.6M | $144M |
| 5 | M3GAN 2.0 | $10.2M | $17.1M |
Contrast with M3GAN 2.0
Universal’s sequel M3GAN 2.0 opened to just $10.2 million domestically and $17.1 million worldwide—leaving it struggling against its modest $25 million budget.
Final Take from ScoopCast
F1 not only showcases Brad Pitt’s enduring box office draw but also cements Apple’s place in the summer blockbusters circuit. With a $200–300 million budget successfully offset by global demand, it’s now setting its sights on $60 million+ domestic weekend totals. Meanwhile, M3GAN 2.0 flounders, reminding us that horror thrillers still need strong buzz to hit big.
