Overview

• F1: The Movie was produced by Lewis Hamilton and directed by Joseph Kosinski with FIA support and real Formula 1 drivers appearing to ensure on-track authenticity.
• Kosinski’s team deployed helmet-mounted and in-car camera rigs and presented the film in IMAX format to immerse viewers in the cockpit experience.
• The film opened to $144 million globally and has netted nearly ₹29 crore in India through its first five days, sustaining strong theatrical attendance in key markets.
• Rotten Tomatoes reports an 83% critics score and a 97% audience rating, with reviewers praising its visual spectacle but noting a predictable, formulaic storyline.
• Apple and Warner Bros. are in early talks about a sequel and Kosinski has teased a possible crossover with Days of Thunder’s Cole Trickle, though any follow-up remains unconfirmed pending audience response.