We do not change a formula 1 that wins. In just six weeks of operation, F1, the movie It has become Brad Pitt’s greatest success at the box office, according to Variety. Joseph Kosinski’s feature film exceeded $ 552 million in world revenues on August 8, spraying the previous record of the actor held by World War Z (540 million in 2013).
Nothing was won by F1, the movie. Because summer turned out to be particularly dense in box office successes with Jurassic World: Renaissance by Gareth Edwards, Superman of James Gunn, The Fantastic Four: First Steps With Pedro Pascal.
But, the movie could find its audience. Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a formula 1 champion, who had been forced to retire early due to serious injury. This last signs his return to the circuits to save the stable of an old friend.
An IMAX excursion
Beyond Brad Pitt’s personal success, these figures represent a historical turning point for Apple TV. The transmission service had never obtained such box office recipes, its previous record held by the Napoleon Ridley Scott ($ 221 million in 2023).
“Spectators around the world have acclaimed F1, the movieas a cinematographic experience rich in adrenaline (…). Joe, Jerry, Brad, Lewis and the visionary team behind this film made a summer box office success that combines emotion and action, “says Matt Dentler, head of feature films at Apple Original Films, in a press release.
The film will benefit from an IMAX launch of August 15 in the United States, while continuing to transmit in French cinemas. A way to make your success last on the big screen.
Source: BFM TV
