F1: The Movie surpasses $546 Million at box office, setting new records for Brad Pitt

5th August 2025 – (Los Angeles) “F1: The Movie,” the adrenaline-fuelled sports drama featuring Brad Pitt, has officially crossed the significant milestone of $546 million in global box office earnings. This achievement marks Pitt’s highest-grossing lead role to date, surpassing his previous record held by “World War Z,” which grossed $540 million.

The film has demonstrated remarkable staying power in international markets, earning an additional $17.7 million during its sixth weekend abroad. Despite facing tough competition, this figure reflects only a modest 16.1 percent decline from the previous week, bringing the international total to an impressive $372.8 million across 78 territories.

In the United States and Canada, “F1” has accumulated $173.4 million, further contributing to its overall total of $546.2 million. Notably, it stands as the only original Hollywood production of 2025 to surpass the half-billion-dollar mark—a significant accomplishment in an industry increasingly dominated by sequels and franchise films.

The movie’s performance has been particularly strong in Asia and Europe, with China leading the international box office at $55.1 million. The UK follows closely with $28 million, while France and South Korea contribute $26.7 million and $24 million, respectively. Other notable markets include Mexico, Australia, Germany, Taiwan, India, and Japan, each contributing millions to the film’s impressive haul.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Ehren Kruger, “F1” tells the story of fictional racing legend Sonny Hayes, played by Pitt, who comes out of retirement to help revive his former team, APXGP. The cast also features Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem. The production incorporated real Formula One elements, including filming during live Grand Prix events and appearances by actual F1 teams and drivers. Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, served as both a producer and a featured personality in the film.

The film’s development began in 2021, with Kosinski, Kruger, and renowned producer Jerry Bruckheimer collaborating once again after their successful partnership on “Top Gun: Maverick.” The score, composed by Hans Zimmer, added further prestige to this high-octane project.

Given its exceptional international performance and an upcoming IMAX re-release scheduled for August 8, industry analysts speculate that “F1” could potentially reach or even exceed the $600 million mark globally. Its success is particularly noteworthy in a year with few breakout original films, cementing its status as a remarkable achievement in contemporary cinema.

Pitt, aged 61, plays the veteran driver who makes a comeback to the racing circuit after a significant hiatus. His filmography includes other box office hits such as “Mr and Mrs Smith,” “Ocean’s Eleven,” and “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” the latter earning him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2020.

Despite its impressive box office performance, “F1” received mixed reviews, highlighting the challenges of translating the intricacies of Formula One racing into a compelling narrative. Nevertheless, it has set new records for both Pitt and Apple Studios, surpassing previous releases such as Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.”