Summary
Brad Pitt’s racing movie,F1, gets its first poster ahead of the official teaser trailer release. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, who is best known for helming 2022’sacclaimedTop Gun: Maverick, the upcoming film sees Pitt starring as a former Formula 1 driver drawn back into the game to compete alongside a more inexperienced teammate. Damson Idris stars in the film opposite Pitt, with Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Javier Bardem, Lewis Hamilton, and Callie Cook also all expected to appear.
Now,Rotten Tomatoesunveils the first poster forF1, featuring Pitt in the driver’s seat, suited up in racing gear. Check it out below:
The post reveals thatthe first teaser trailer for the film will arrive on Sunday, July 7, during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. As forF1’s release date, the film now has a broad window of summer 2025.
Can F1 Repeat Top Gun: Maverick’s Success?
In addition to earning rave reviews from audiences and critics,Top Gun: Maverickwas a major box office success. The film, which was made on an estimated budget of $170 million, went on to make a staggering $1.495 million worldwide. Boasting a charismatic leadperformance from Tom Cruiseand jaw-dropping aerial action sequences, many of which were accomplished using largely practical filming methods, theTop Gunsequel really struck a chord with audiences.
Many of the same ingredients are present withF1. Pitt is a beloved, charismatic, and highly recognizable movie star, though his name isn’t synonymous with breathtaking stunts or practical action sequences like Cruise’s is.F1is also adopting a similar filmmaking philosophy toTop Gun: Maverick, with much of the filming being done during real races with Pitt actually behind the wheel of his own vehicle. As with his previous film,Kosinski is putting a clear focus on getting audiences as close as possible to the action.
Brad Pitt’s Reported $300 Million Movie Can Still Be A Box Office Hit (& Top Gun: Maverick Proves It)
Although Brad Pitt’s new movie sounds extremely costly, the Formula 1 racing project can recoup its budget and Top Gun: Maverick’s success shows how.
F1does, however, reportedly boast a significantly higher budget thanTop Gun: Maverick, meaning its bar for success will also be higher. According to Matthew Belloni fromPuck, thebudget for Pitt’s Formula 1 moviehas ballooned to more than $300 million, meaning it could be looking at a break-even point of roughly $750 million.F1seems unlikely to reachTop Gun: Mavericklevels of success, but, if it delivers a similar theatrical experience, it could still be a major hit.
