Will F1 Gross Over $1 Billion at the Worldwide Box Office?
Will F1 Gross Over $1 Billion at the Worldwide Box Office?
Racing fans will not want to miss F1 when it arrives in movie theaters on June 27, 2025, as the thrilling sports drama promises plenty of exciting action sequences, a unique plot, and a stellar cast.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and starring Brad Pitt in a leading role, it would be a huge surprise if many Formula One fans don’t rush out to see it on the silver screen.
Yet, it is unclear if the film will reach the billion-dollar mark worldwide this year. Keep reading to see if F1 is likely to earn a huge return on its investment at the box office.
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Many Factors Could Secure Its Box Office Success
Various factors will determine if F1 grosses $1 billion or more at the global box office. As respected filmmaker Joseph Kosinski directed the Formula One-inspired movie, it could draw a crowd to movie theaters everywhere.
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After all, he has a history of creating billion-dollar movies, as Top Gun: Maverick (2022) grossed over $1.4 billion internationally. Also, he has directed various commercially successful movies, such as Tron: Legacy (2010) and Oblivion (2013).
Two-time Academy Award winner Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) and Oscar winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men) will provide the sports drama with much star power and credibility, increasing ticket sales worldwide.
However, the upcoming film will need a strong opening weekend to stand a chance of hitting the billion-dollar mark in 2025.
Other Movies Are More Likely to Hit $1 Billion
At present, F1 isn’t a favorite to gross $1 billion at the international box office in 2025, as racing films are often critically acclaimed but struggle to reach the billion-dollar mark.
For instance, Rush grossed $98 million globally, and Ford v Ferrari made $225 million, meaning F1 will likely need a strong marketing campaign and glowing reviews to reach the billion-dollar mark.
Typically, only two or three movies reach or exceed $1 billion annually, and some flicks are more likely to hit the figure than others this year.
For instance, Avatar: Fire and Ash is projected to achieve over $1 billion in December 2025, as Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of the Water (2022) grossed over $2 billion each.
Also, Zootopia blew Disney away by making over $1 billion at the box office in 2016, meaning Zootopia 2 is predicted to earn a similar sum when released this November.
Box Office Competition is Tough
Box office competition appears tough this summer, meaning F1 will need to stand out from the crowd to stand a chance of achieving $1 billion.
For instance, the movie will need to compete with many hotly anticipated movies, such as the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon, Elio, 28 Years Later, Superman, and Jurassic World: Rebirth.
If the film receives glowing feedback from top critics once it is released, it might be enough to convince moviegoers to choose F1 over the above family-friendly or action-packed movies.
Also, F1 will likely need a strong marketing campaign to attract millions of people, especially motorsports fans, to see the thrilling film on June 27, 2025. It won’t be easy, but it is possible.
