Fornula 1 has once again raced into the global spotlight, this time on the big screen. F1 The Movie — co-produced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and starring Brad Pitt — has officially crossed the $600 million mark worldwide, overtaking Superman at the global box office.
According to Box Office Report, Warner Bros. and Apple’s collaboration has now grossed $420.6 million internationally through Wednesday, bringing its worldwide total to an impressive $607.1 million. The milestone cements the film as one of 2025’s biggest releases and underscores Formula 1’s surging popularity far beyond the racetrack.
The movie has been praised for its authenticity, with Hamilton playing a pivotal role behind the scenes to ensure the racing action reflects the real drama of the sport.
Filming took place during live GP weekends, with Brad Pitt and co-star Damson Idris immersed in the F1 paddock and even driving modified cars on track. That unprecedented access helped elevate the film into a cultural phenomenon, merging Hollywood spectacle with the adrenaline of motorsport.
Overtaking a superhero franchise like Superman highlights just how wide the film’s appeal has become. For Hamilton, who has long championed F1’s global growth, the box office success marks a new kind of victory — one that extends his influence beyond racing and into mainstream entertainment.
As the movie continues its run in theatres, analysts predict it could climb even higher in the global rankings. With streaming releases still ahead, F1 The Movie shows no sign of slowing down.
Warner Bros. & Apple's F1 The Movie has grossed an estimated $420.6M internationally through Wednesday. Estimated global total through Wednesday stands at $607.1M.
— BoxOfficeReport.com (@BORReport) August 28, 2025
F1 The Movie has now overtaken Superman globally.#F1TheMovie #BoxOffice pic.twitter.com/EsCFM3PQEf
For now, one thing is clear: Formula 1’s story — told through Hollywood’s lens and Hamilton’s vision‚ has captured the world’s imagination and is rewriting records at speed.
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