‘F1’ U.S. Opening Higher, Speeds Up To $57M; Jerry Bruckheimer Visits Cinemas: “Audiences Are Riveted, You Don’t See A Head Move”
DeadlineMonday, June 30, 2025 at 6:35:35 PM
The new Formula 1-themed movie, F1, is off to a roaring start at the box office, pulling in an estimated $57 million in its U.S. opening weekend—even higher than Warner Bros' initial $55.6 million projection. Globally, it’s already Brad Pitt’s biggest opening ever, surpassing World War Z with over $146 million. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer even dropped by theaters and raved about the audience’s glued-to-the-screen reaction, saying, "You don’t see a head move."
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another big opening—it’s a sign that audiences are hungry for fresh, high-octane storytelling, especially when it taps into a global passion like F1 racing. The strong numbers also suggest that Brad Pitt’s star power (and maybe the adrenaline of racing) can still draw crowds in a crowded summer movie season. For Hollywood, that’s a welcome win.
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