Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie Breaks Box Office Records with $140 Million Opening

Brad Pitt’s highly anticipated Formula 1 movie has made a spectacular debut at the box office, earning $140 million globally in its opening weekend. This figure marks a career-high for the actor, surpassing his previous record set by ‘World War Z,’ which earned $112 million on its opening. The film, produced by Apple Original, benefited from a strategic marketing campaign in collaboration with Formula 1 itself, leveraging star power from Pitt, Lewis Hamilton, and Damson Idris. The movie’s success also stems from impressive production quality, building on the technology developed for ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ along with exclusive access to F1 events and Grand Prix weekends. Analysts had initially projected an opening weekend between $35 million and $60 million, but the film far exceeded these expectations, further solidifying its place as a major box office hit. With a budget of $200 million, the movie’s performance in theaters is already seen as a success for Apple, especially as it moves toward streaming. The next question now is whether a sequel could be on the way.