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Brad Pitt’s F1 Movie Scores Certified Fresh Reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

Critics praise the film’s high-octane visuals rooted in actual Grand Prix sequences for an authentic racing experience.

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Brad Pitt, Joseph Kosinski, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Jerry Bruckheimer pose for photo, on the F1 movie Red Carpet at Parque Toreo on June 9, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Overview

  • The film is set to open globally on June 25 and in U.S. and Canadian theaters on June 27.
  • Early reviews place its Rotten Tomatoes rating at about 84% based on nearly 60 critics’ assessments.
  • Director Joseph Kosinski and producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Lewis Hamilton shot key scenes during real Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends to capture genuine racing action.
  • Brad Pitt and co-star Damson Idris performed their own high-speed driving stunts after earning approval from Lewis Hamilton.
  • F1 drivers such as Carlos Sainz Jr. have praised its entertainment value but cautioned pure fans to remain open-minded about its dramatized portrayal of the sport.