F1 Races to $140M Global Opening While M3GAN 2.0 Struggles to Reach $10M

Apple Original Films’ *F1*, directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, is set to have a record-breaking opening with an expected $140 million globally. The film’s impressive performance marks a milestone for Apple’s theatrical releases, surpassing previous successes and setting new records for Pitt. *F1* opened strongly with $25 million on Friday, showing great potential in its global markets, especially in PLFs and IMAX. Meanwhile, the *M3GAN* sequel, *M3GAN 2.0*, is underperforming at the box office, with an estimated $10.4 million opening. This marks a significant drop compared to the success of the first movie, which grossed $30.4 million. Audience reception for *M3GAN 2.0* was mixed, with many fans disappointed by the sequel’s shift in tone and visuals. Despite strong international figures for *F1*, the release of *M3GAN 2.0* has failed to meet expectations, with negative word-of-mouth and critiques on the film’s character design. The *F1* film continues to dominate, showcasing the continued appeal of car-racing films, a genre that had struggled in recent years, while *M3GAN 2.0* is seen as a missed opportunity for Blumhouse’s horror franchise.