Apple’s F1 Movie, which made history as Apple’s largest investment in the cinema industry to date, broke records at the global box office. The film, which was highly acclaimed by audiences and is still in theaters, set a new record for the company. Here are the details.
F1 Movie Surpasses $600 Million in Box Office
F1 Movie, produced and funded by Apple, has broken a new record for the company by surpassing $600 million in worldwide box office. This figure demonstrates that the film, which cost Apple approximately $250 million to produce, exceeded even the most optimistic pre-release expectations.
The film tells the story of retired F1 driver Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) as a mentor to a young driver (Damson Idris) on the rise at APX GP, a team desperate for a win to stay financially afloat. The film was shot during real races during the 2023 and 2024 F1 seasons and features incredible racing sequences.
F1 has also made history as Brad Pitt’s highest-grossing film to date. Apple calls it the most successful original production of the year. It also holds a high critics’ rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. Apple hopes the film’s strong reception will continue to have a significant impact when it premieres on Apple TV+ in the coming months.
So, what are your thoughts on this? Have you seen the film?
