Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie Roars to Record-Breaking $140 Million Global Opening Weekend

Brad Pitt’s highly anticipated Formula 1 movie has burst onto the global cinema scene with an explosive start, raking in a sensational $140 million worldwide during its opening weekend. This monumental debut, confirmed by Deadline, immediately establishes it as the actor’s most successful film launch to date, significantly surpassing his previous record-holder, “World War Z,” which debuted with $112 million.

The Apple Original production has not only shattered box office expectations but has also garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews, signaling a widespread critical and commercial triumph. With an impressive $85 million generated in the United States alone, the F1 film’s performance stands in stark contrast to other Apple Originals, such as “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which earned $23.2 million in its opening frame.

For over a decade, “World War Z” held the distinction of being Pitt’s highest-grossing picture overall, with a worldwide total of $540 million. However, industry trends suggest the F1 movie is well on track to easily surpass this benchmark, demonstrating its immense and immediate appeal.

The film’s initial projections, which anticipated an opening weekend between $35-60 million based on its $25 million opening day (including $2.8 million from preview screenings), have been dramatically exceeded. Key drivers behind this extraordinary success include a strategic marketing blitz orchestrated directly through Formula 1, coupled with the formidable star power of Brad Pitt, Lewis Hamilton, and Damson Idris. Director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s leverage of advanced filmmaking technology, refined during “Top Gun: Maverick,” further elevated the production quality.

The unprecedented access granted to F1 and its Grand Prix weekends has undeniably resonated with audiences worldwide. While Apple, with a reported budget of $200 million, initially focused on streaming performance as a primary success metric, the film’s unexpected theatrical dominance significantly eases financial pressures and underscores its immediate cultural impact. The immediate question now shifts from its resounding success to the strong likelihood of a sequel.

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