Box Office Results
The latest box office numbers are in, and it’s clear that Apple’s original film, F1, has taken the top spot. With an estimated $55.6 million from 3,661 cinemas, F1 has delivered a record-breaking opening weekend. Warner Bros’ executives reported that about 55% of the weekend business came from premium formats, with IMAX screens generating a whopping $12.8 million.
Global Opening Weekend
F1 has earned $144 million worldwide, making it a new global opening weekend record for a Brad Pitt film. This surpasses the openings of other racing films, such as Rush and Ford against Ferrari. The film’s success can be attributed to its talented cast, including Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem.
Production and Cast
F1 was directed by Joseph Kosinski, who reunited with producer Jerry Bruckheimer, known for his work on Top Gun: Maverick. The film tells the story of a former Formula-1 driver who teams up with a rookie. British Formula-1 legend Lewis Hamilton is one of the producers, alongside Kosinski, Bruckheimer, Pitt, and others.
Upcoming Weeks
The opening of F1 sets the stage for the coming weeks, with production costs reported to be around $200-250 million. July is traditionally the most lucrative month of the year at the box office, and F1 will need to maintain its speed to stay ahead. Universal’s Jurassic World: Return is set to be released on Wednesday, which may pose a challenge to F1‘s continued success.
Audience Demographics
Warner Bros reported that 58% of the audience were Caucasian, 17% Hispanic, 8% African American, 12% Asian, and 5% Native American/other. The film has an A Cinemascore, with 97% of Rotten Tomatoes reviewers giving it a positive review. Men made up around 56% of ticket buyers, with an estimated three million people attending screenings of F1.
Other Box Office Releases
Other films in the box office include M3gan 2.0, which debuted in fourth place with an estimated $10.2 million. How to Train Your Kite took second place, earning $19.4 million on its third weekend. Disney’s Elio came in third, with $15.7 million on its second weekend. 28 Years Later crossed the $100 million mark worldwide, adding $9.7 million in North America.
Summer Blockbusters
Live-action remakes of younger animated films have proven to be a winning formula this summer. Lilo & Stitch has reached $400 million, with a value of $400.1 million. John Wick spin-off Ballerina added $2.1 million, taking ninth place with a total of $55.5 million. A24’s Sorry, Baby had a strong limited release, earning $88,492 on four screens.
