Brad Pitt’s racing drama ‘F1’ is speeding into the hearts of audiences – and the box office. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film, which hit theatres in India on June 27, raked in a whopping $144 million globally in its opening weekend.
Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, who makes a comeback to the sport. Teaming up with rookie driver Joshua Pearce (played by Damson Idris), Sonny joins the struggling ApxGP team in a bid to revive its fortunes.
According to Variety, the film earned more than $55.6 million from international markets, including $9.2 million in the UK, $9 million in China, and $6.7 million in Mexico.
‘F1’ has become the biggest commercial hit for Apple, which had previously produced modest performers like Killers of the Flower Moon, Napoleon, and Argylle.
In India, as per Sacnilk.com, F1 has earned Rs 21.25 crore so far. It opened at Rs 5.5 crore and saw its highest collection on its first Sunday with Rs 8 crore. With glowing reviews and a strong box office run, ‘F1’ shows no signs of slowing down and is poised for even greater success in the coming days.
Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem. It also features several special appearances by real-life ‘F1’ stars, including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Carlos Sainz, among others.