Brad Pitt’s mysterious F1
movie has been burning rubber in the rumor mill, not only for its jaw-dropping budget, but also for how it is gearing up to be one of the wildest cinematic rides Hollywood has ever attempted. With director Joseph Kosinski, the Top Gun: Maverick
mastermind in the driver’s seat, and engines roaring louder than online debates on race day, fans have been spiraling into turbo-charged anticipation. The film is racing toward us, but the real question still lingers on the starting line: When will it finally explode onto the track, and who will be in the passenger seat?
As excitement for the upcoming F1
hits new heights, fans are buzzing with anticipation. Here is a quick rundown of what to expect from this adrenaline-pumping cinematic thrill ride!
Fast cars, high stakes, and the fast-approaching F1 release
The high-octane F1
, directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by blockbuster veteran Jerry Bruckheimer,
is racing onto IMAX screens worldwide on June 25, 2025, with a North American pit stop set for June 27.
First look poster of Brad Pitt starring in F1.
Coming to cinemas Summer 2025. pic.twitter.com/0WpILcF1Lx
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Apple originally snapped up the rights in 2022 with a jaw-dropping $130–140 million deal, before Warner Bros. swooped in two years later to handle theatrical and digital distribution. While Warner Bros takes it to theaters, Apple still owns the streaming wheel, keeping SVOD rights firmly in its grip.
As the F1
speeds toward release, fans are buzzing with excitement and eager to know who is suiting up behind the wheel in this star-studded thrill ride.
Star power on the starting grid: meet the cast driving the F1
The F1
features a star-studded cast with Hollywood’s one of the wealthiest actor’s Brad Pitt
, as Sonny Hayes, Damson Idris as Joshua Noah Pearce, and Kerry Condon as Kate.
Javier Bardem plays Ruben Cervantes, Sonny’s former teammate.
Images from F1: THE MOVIE, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, have arrived!
Racing legend Sonny Hayes is back on the track to lead a struggling F1 team—and mentor a rising star.#F1TheMovie #BradPitt #DamsonIdris #Formula1 #Racing #Drama #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/fm7VOIrOpu
— CgoMovies (@CgoMovies) May 10, 2025
All the 10 F1 teams and their drivers for the 2023 like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz Jr., and Charles Leclerc
will appear as themselves, alongside other stars such as former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, three-time Le Mans winner Benoît Tréluyer,
and actors Simone Ashley and Abdul Salis
in undisclosed roles, adding even more excitement to the film.
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With a film like this, the plot details have fans hooked, and now, with the trailer out, here is a sneak peek into the high-speed drama that is about to unfold.
The final lap: F1 trailer burns rubber before June release
The trailer kicks off with Brad Pitt’s Sonny Hayes being challenged on his reckless approach to racing. After stepping in post-retirement, Sonny seems ready to go solo, but Kate (Kerry Condon) quickly reminds him that racing is a team effort.
Brad Pitt stars in the new trailer for #F1TheMovie – in theaters June 27. pic.twitter.com/CDxJiOjiGI
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) May 12, 2025
Tension rises as a new driver makes it clear he will not play the obedient rookie. The trailer offers a thrilling preview of high-speed action and heart-pounding racing scenes, promising intense rivalries and a fight for victory.
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