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Apple’s F1 Surpasses $300 Million to Become Studio’s Highest-Grossing Film

Surpassing $300 million in ticket sales, the Brad Pitt-led racing drama faces a lengthy road to break-even: production outlays ballooned to $200–300 million with marketing topping $100 million.

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Overview

  • F1 crossed the $300 million mark in global box office receipts by early July, making it Apple’s highest-grossing theatrical release to date.
  • IMAX screenings contributed roughly 20% of its worldwide cume—about $60 million—and accounted for a quarter of its North American earnings, highlighting the film’s premium format leverage.
  • Key international markets have shown robust holds, with the film earning over ₹50.7 crore net in India within 11 days and surpassing $23 million in China over the same period.
  • The production budget is estimated between $200 million and $300 million, with a marketing spend near $100 million, elevating the film’s break-even threshold significantly.
  • Revenue splits with theaters and Warner Bros. mean that despite strong ticket sales, true profitability will depend on continued global momentum and sustained box office performance.