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F1: The Movie Surpasses $395 Million to Become Apple’s Top-Grossing Theatrical Release

Premium-format sales driven by strong audience scores push the racing drama toward Ocean’s Eleven’s $450 million mark.

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Overview

  • The racing drama has grossed $395 million worldwide, earning $138 million in North America and $257 million internationally, per Box Office Mojo.
  • It surpassed Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood to become Brad Pitt’s sixth highest-grossing film and needs roughly $58 million more to overtake Ocean’s Eleven’s $450 million total.
  • IMAX screenings accounted for $73 million of the global haul, outpacing Mission: Impossible 8’s $69.1 million IMAX run.
  • Apple Original Films funded F1 with an estimated $200–300 million production budget and up to $100 million marketing outlay to bolster its streaming ecosystem with a theatrical tentpole.
  • The film earned an “A” CinemaScore and 97% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes, fueling continued momentum in theaters.