Overview

• F1: The Movie has grossed around $546 million worldwide, surpassing World War Z’s $531 million to claim the top spot in Brad Pitt’s career box office.
• The film outpaced every previous Apple-backed title—including Napoleon and Killers of the Flower Moon—to become Apple Studios’ most successful theatrical release.
• Premium formats like IMAX helped sustain strong attendance in over 80 markets, pushing the total past the $500 million break-even threshold against a $250 million-plus production and marketing spend.
• Apple has yet to announce a streaming release date as it leverages the film to drive Apple TV+ subscriptions and signal a shift toward tentpole cinema.
• According to industry sources, Apple is negotiating with Formula 1’s rights holders to bid for US broadcast rights when ESPN’s contract expires at the end of 2025.