The box office for Brad Pitt’s Formula One-themed film continues its strong momentum, edging closer to a significant career achievement for the actor. Released in 2023 and directed by Joseph Kosinski, F1: The Movie replaces the aerial action of Top Gun: Maverick with high-speed racing, marking Kosinski’s first theatrical project with Pitt following his previous collaboration with Tom Cruise.
Despite a high production price, initially rumored to be around $300 million but later adjusted closer to $200 million, the film has demonstrated impressive box office returns. According to recent reports from The Numbers, F1: The Movie has earned approximately $395 million globally, bringing it just $55 million shy of surpassing Ocean’s Eleven as one of Brad Pitt’s top five highest-grossing films.
Financial Progress and Box Office Impact
Reaching nearly $400 million means the film is approaching the critical break-even point, typically estimated at about 2.5 times the production budget for major Hollywood releases. If the lower production cost estimate holds true, the movie needs around $100 million more to recoup its full expenses. Passing Ocean’s Eleven at $450 million worldwide will mark an important milestone in Pitt’s career by overtaking one of his iconic movies on the all-time earnings list.
F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt alongside Kerry Condon and Damson Idris, culminates in a thrilling race sequence that has resonated well with audiences. Should its box office success continue, the next target to surpass would be Troy, which earned approximately $483.1 million worldwide. This will represent a much taller challenge given the competition from recently released films such as Superman and the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Ongoing Revenue Potential and Career Significance
While F1: The Movie is unlikely to reach the $1 billion threshold that some blockbusters aspire to, its commercial journey will extend beyond theatrical showings. The film’s partial production by Apple suggests a sustained effort to capitalize on streaming platforms and video-on-demand markets, increasing its revenue beyond box office numbers.
This film’s performance is especially notable in Brad Pitt’s recent career trajectory as it is his first feature since 2019’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood to gross over $300 million globally. Therefore, the movie reaffirms Pitt’s commercial viability at the box office and represents a key moment of resurgence for the actor within the competitive Hollywood landscape.
With the support of director Joseph Kosinski and a cast including Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), Joshua ‘Noah’ Pearce (Damson Idris), and Kerry Condon, F1: The Movie blends intense racing drama with emotional stakes, positioning it to maintain relevance as it transitions to digital platforms.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is Brad Pitt diagnosed with?
A. Yes, they did. The actress and her spouse attempted to have a baby using IVF, but none of the tries worked. One report mentioned that she became pregnant but sadly lost the baby in the second month.
Q. What was Brad Pitt diagnosed with?
A. Prosopagnosia, often referred to as face blindness, is a rare brain disorder impacting around 2% of people. Even Brad Pitt may have this condition.
Q. Did Brad Pitt do any surgery?
A. A popular TikTok video showing a faint scar near the ear has led people to wonder if Brad secretly had a facelift. Although Brad has not said he had any plastic surgery, people comparing pictures from 2020 to 2024 see noticeable changes. They observe his face looks smoother in the middle and lower parts, and his jawline appears more defined.
Q. What is Brad Pitt’s religion?
A. Brad Pitt is among the latest celebrities to reconsider their Christian upbringing. On May 19, 2011, it was noted that for some stars raised as Christians, teachings from the Bible haven’t always left a lasting impact. During the Cannes Film Festival, Brad Pitt expressed concerns about his “stifling” experience with Christianity.
