Brad Pitt’s Spectacular 2025: Record-Breaking F1 Film Success and Production Empire Expansion
Box Office Triumph with F1
Brad Pitt’s latest film ‘F1’ has achieved remarkable success, grossing $620.3 million worldwide. The film marked a significant milestone as Apple Studios’s first box office hit, dominating the box office on its opening weekend.
The film has become the highest-grossing Brad Pitt movie in history, surpassing the previous record held by World War Z (2013), which grossed $540 million.
Behind the Scenes of F1
In the film, Pitt portrays Sonny Hayes, a fictional F1 driver whose promising career was cut short by a devastating crash in the 1990s, only to make an unexpected comeback with the APXGP team. The story weaves together elements of adventure, heartbreak, and the relentless pursuit of glory.
The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ fame, was produced with the cooperation of actual F1 teams and drivers. Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton served as a co-producer
Expanding Production Empire
In a significant business move, Plan B, the production company co-founded by Pitt, has launched a European subsidiary. Based in London and led by Ed Macdonald, known for the Netflix show ‘Baby Reindeer’, the expansion aims to increase the production of premium-tier series in the UK and across Europe.
Upcoming Projects
Pitt’s next major project will be ‘Heart of the Beast’, a David Ayer-directed survival thriller for Paramount Pictures. Additionally, he will star in Edward Berger’s ‘The Rider’, an A24-backed adaptation of Tim Winton’s novel. The story follows Fred Scully (Pitt), who settles in Ireland with his family after traveling across Europe for two years and begins renovating an old farmhouse.
Impact on Hollywood
The success of Pitt’s F1 movie comes at a time when Hollywood and Formula 1 are enjoying a particularly lucrative relationship. The sport’s popularity has seen significant growth in the United States over the past five years, with F1 executives hoping this groundbreaking film will help further expand their presence in this key market.
