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Brad Pitt's F1 Film Races to $144 M Debut, Marks Apple’s Biggest Theatrical Launch

Strong word-of-mouth sales have sparked early sequel talks with a proposed crossover featuring Tom Cruise’s character.

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Overview

  • F1 grossed $144 million worldwide in its opening weekend, including $55.6 million domestically and $88.4 million across 78 international markets.
  • The debut ranks as the highest theatrical launch for Apple Original Films, surpassing releases such as Killers of the Flower Moon and Argylle.
  • Brad Pitt achieved the largest opening weekend of his career, edging past previous personal bests and rivaling summer tentpoles.
  • Audiences awarded F1 an A CinemaScore and a 97 percent Rotten Tomatoes audience rating, driving robust ticket sales and social media buzz.
  • Director Joseph Kosinski indicated a sequel depends on audience demand and floated a crossover with Tom Cruise’s Days of Thunder character.