Original films, sad to say, are not exactly prospered in theaters in cinema at the moment. For the most part, these are always suites, remakes, restarts or films based on something that already exists commercially. But Apple, of all Hollywood players, has now come to give by far in 2025 its greatest original success at the box office in the form of “F1” “AKA” F1: The Movie “. The Formula 1 race epic led by Joseph Kosinski, of the reputation of” Top Gun: Maverick “, has become a little quiet and simple success.
“F1” added an additional $ 6.2 million to its national total over the weekend, even if “The Fantastic: First Steps” by Marvel Studios opened its doors to $ 118 million. All the same, the acclaimed racing drama, which features Brad Pitt (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) in the main role, was held in the first five for five weekends, even if films like “Fantastic Four” and “Superman” arrived. More importantly, “F1” played as gangbusters abroad, pulling $ 20 million internationally last weekend.
With this, its total race is now $ 510.8 million worldwide, which includes $ 165.6 million at the national level and $ 345.2 million abroad. This does – by a considerable margin – the most profitable original film of the year. “Sinners” by Ryan Coogler is an undisputed giant and previously held the title, but he exceeded $ 365.8 million and recently dropped world top 10. “Sinners” did not make as much stranger as in the country, and Warner Bros. Perhaps abandoned the ball on the international deployment of the film. Anyway, Apple can now claim this coveted crown. Of course, WB also manages the distribution of “F1” for Apple, so everyone is happy.
The film focuses on Sonny Hayes (Pitt), which was once the most promising phenomenon of the titular sport until an accident derails its career. Decades later, however, he returned to the race track by his former teammate Ruben (Javier Bardem), who has a formula 1 team in difficulty. Sonny must learn to work alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), an arrogant and arrogant recruit.
