Brad Pitt's adrenaline-pumping racing epic, "F1," has soared past the $600 million milestone at the global box office, cementing its status as one of 2025's most resounding successes. As of August 24th, Apple Original Films' release had amassed a staggering $603.4 million worldwide, with $185.9 million hailed from the United States and Canada, and an astonishing $417.5 million hailed from international markets, highlighting its international allure. A whopping 70% of the film's takings originated overseas, underscoring its universal appeal.
Helmed by Joseph Kosinski, the director behind the blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick," "F1" has flourished in major markets across the globe. China emerged as the leading territory with $59.2 million, closely trailed by Korea with $35.2 million and France with $30 million. Robust contributions from the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia further propelled the film's global popularity.
Experts attribute the film's triumph to its heart-racing racing sequences, meticulously captured using cutting-edge technology that rendered it a standout in Imax and other premium formats. The sports thriller swiftly ascended to become one of the year's highest-grossing Imax films, demonstrating audiences' insatiable appetite for grand, immersive cinematic journeys.
With screenings expanding into new territories, "F1" is poised to scale greater heights in the forthcoming weeks, cementing its legacy as a cinematic powerhouse.
