The Movie’s Global Box Office Speeds Through A Very Rare Brad Pitt Milestone In Less Than Two Months

Joseph Kosinski’s high-octane sports drama F1: The Movie has 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 Movie provides a riveting comeback story set in the high-stakes world of Formula One racing.

Since its wide U.S. release on June 27th, 2025, F1: The Movie has continued to drive moviegoers to the box office despite competition from some of the summer’s biggest releases, like Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman. Boasting a hefty $260 million budget, F1: The Movie got 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 for Oscar winner Brad Pitt, who has only ever achieved that total once before (2013’s zombie action-horror World War Z, which grossed $540 million).

F1: The Movie undoubtedly 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

Strong International Interest Could Drive F1: The Movie To The Top Of Brad Pitt’s Career Box Office Rankings

While F1: The Movie still has a way to go to catch up with World 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 Movie could generate another $30-$35 million before it finishes its theatrical run.

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, including F1: 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 of F1: The Movie is far and away the most profitable movie for Apple Studios. The previous high total for the burgeoning studio came Ridley Scott’s historical epic Napoleon, which grossed $223 million in its theatrical run, followed by Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, which took in $158 million.

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Brad Pitt’s pulse-pounding racing blockbuster F1: The Movie has had an incredible run at the domestic box office after a dynamite opening weekend.

F1: The Movie is 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.

F1

8/10

Release Date

June 27, 2025

Runtime

156 Minutes

Director

Joseph Kosinski

Writers

Joseph Kosinski, Ehren Kruger

Producers

Brad Pitt, Chad Oman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Jeremy Kleiner, Lewis Hamilton, Joseph Kosinski, Dede Gardner

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  Damson Idris

  Joshua ‘Noah’ Pearce