The F1 movie featuring Brad Pitt has set a new record as the highest-grossing sports film, earning $570 million globally within just two months of release. This Lewis Hamilton co-produced film dethroned Disney’s Cars 2, which had held the top spot since 2011, by surpassing its $559 million box office revenue.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick, the film also stars Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Damson Idris. Co-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer along with numerous others, the movie garnered immediate attention when it launched internationally on June 25 and premiered in U.S. theaters two days later.

The movie’s rapid rise in revenue has shifted the sports film box office rankings, making it the new leader in this genre with continuing strong audience turnout worldwide.

Key Contributors and the Film’s Production Details

Brad Pitt took the leading role in this exhilarating portrayal of motorsports, supported by a talented cast including Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Damson Idris. The direction under Joseph Kosinski provided a visually thrilling experience, while producer Jerry Bruckheimer lent his expertise alongside a broad production team to bring the story to life.

The film celebrates the fast-paced world of Formula 1 racing, highlighting the intense competition and the personalities involved in this premier open-wheel series, contributing to the sport’s growing international appeal.

Stefano Domenicali Discusses the Film’s Influence on Formula 1’s Global Popularity

Since Liberty Media assumed control of Formula 1 in 2017, the sport has experienced unprecedented growth in its global audience, greatly aided by the surge in social media engagement and increased media coverage. The F1 movie has played a crucial role in expanding the sport’s reach, attracting new fans across the world.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, during Liberty Media’s recent earnings call, highlighted the movie’s impact on expanding fan interest and engagement. He noted the remarkable growth in social media impressions in the second quarter of the year:

“Driven by both an exciting season on track and cultural buzz around the F1 movie, F1 drew its largest reach ever on social media in the second quarter with over 20,000,000,000 total social impression, growing over 100% compared to the second quarter of the last year.” —Stefano Domenicali, F1 CEO

“In June, the movie was released to the world. The movie was the largest global opening weekend ever for a Brad Pitt film and was shown on more than 44,000 screen across 80 markets. In its first five weeks, the F1 movie saw global box office sales over $500,000,000 becoming the highest grossing Apple film to date. The film will be released on Apple TV later this year and will continue to strengthen fan engagement with our sport.” —Stefano Domenicali, F1 CEO

This unprecedented attention has contributed to heightened interest in Formula 1, positioning the sport for further expansion in the coming years.

Upcoming Season Developments and Continued Growth in Fan Engagement

Following the Hungarian Grand Prix, the championship entered its summer break with ten rounds remaining in the 2025 season. The increased fan base and media momentum generated by the F1 movie and ongoing racing action are expected to sustain enthusiasm for the season’s final stages.

As the film prepares for its Apple TV release later this year, it is anticipated to deepen fan interaction with the sport, ensuring Formula 1’s continued global reach and popularity.