F1 the Movie, the high-octane sports drama starring Brad Pitt, has officially crossed a major box office milestone, surpassing $546 million in global earnings. The film, which dramatizes the world of Formula One racing, is now Pitt’s highest-grossing lead role worldwide, overtaking the previous record held by World War Z at $540 million.
The film has shown remarkable endurance across international markets, grossing an additional $17.7 million in its sixth weekend overseas. Despite stiff competition, this figure represents a minimal 16.1 percent drop compared to the previous week, bringing the international total to an impressive $372.8 million from 78 territories.
In the United States and Canada, F1 has reached $173.4 million, further contributing to its global total of $546.2 million. These numbers place it as the only original Hollywood production of 2025 to surpass the half-billion-dollar mark at the global box office—a notable feat in an era dominated by sequels and franchise content.
The movie’s performance has been particularly strong in Asia and Europe. China leads the international box office with $55.1 million, followed by the UK with $28 million, France with $26.7 million, and South Korea with $24 million. Other top contributors include Mexico, Australia, Germany, Taiwan, India, and Japan, each delivering multi-million-dollar returns.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Ehren Kruger, F1 tells the story of fictional racing legend Sonny Hayes, portrayed by Pitt, who comes out of retirement to help revive his former team, APXGP. The film also stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem. Notably, real Formula One elements were integrated into the production, including filming during live Grand Prix weekends and cameos from actual F1 teams and drivers. Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time F1 world champion, served as both a producer and a featured personality in the film.
The production spanned several years, with development beginning in 2021. Kosinski, Kruger, and legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer previously collaborated on Top Gun: Maverick, and their partnership once again brought cinematic realism to a high-speed, adrenaline-fueled narrative. The film’s score was composed by Hans Zimmer, adding further prestige to the project.
Given its extraordinary international performance and an upcoming IMAX re-release slated for August 8, industry analysts believe F1 could reach or even exceed the $600 million mark globally. Its success is particularly striking in a year with limited breakout original films, solidifying its status as a standout achievement.
