P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The F1 film receives an overwhelmingly positive response after being released in theatres last weekend.
The Brad Pitt-starring ‘F1: The Movie’ had a successful opening weekend, grossing $144 million worldwide.
In North America, the Apple Originals film earned $55.6 million following its release ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Internationally, ‘F1’ performed well, becoming the top movie in countries like the UK, China, Mexico, the Middle East, and France.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film’s production costs were estimated between $200-300 million, with an additional $175 million spent on marketing.
Unlike traditional blockbusters, ‘F1’ aims to boost subscriptions for Apple TV+ and had some production costs covered by sponsorship deals with the fictional Apex team.
Racing-themed movies have seen mixed success at the box office, with films like ‘Rush’ and ‘Ford v Ferrari’ generating varying returns relative to their budgets.
