Apple Original Films’ Formula 1 has made a strong start at the global box office, exceeding projected openings in both international and domestic markets. The film has grossed over $39.5 million from 78 markets worldwide, including paid previews, and is expected to reach $80-85 million by Sunday.
This would make it one of the biggest launches for an Apple movie, surpassing previous films like Brad Pitt’s World War Z ($73.8M) and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ($64.6M). The film’s performance has been driven by word-of-mouth, with international markets leading the way due to Formula 1’s popularity.
The top 10 international markets include the UK (£4.8M), France (£3M), Mexico (£2.8M), China (£2.7M), Australia (£2M), Germany (£1.8M), Korea (£1.5M), UAE (£1.3M), Italy (£1.3M), and Taiwan (£1.1M). Notably, China’s Friday opening was the biggest for an Apple film, while Spain’s Friday debut was ahead of the popular local franchise Padre No Hay Mas Que Uno.
In the US market, F1 has performed better than expected, with a domestic start that is on track to reach $140 million. This would mark a significant milestone for Apple Original Films. A full update will be provided on Sunday.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/06/f1-opening-weekend-brad-pitt-global-international-box-office-1236445168