F1 is reaching a major milestone at the global box office as it enters its seventh weekend in release. After weeks of strong international performance, the racing drama has now surpassed World War Z to become Brad Pitt’s highest-grossing film of all time. With new titles debuting and overseas momentum holding steady, attention now turns to how far F1 can climb in the weeks ahead.
F1 races past World War Z at worldwide box office
Brad Pitt’s F1 has overtaken World War Z to become the highest-grossing film of his career globally. As of the latest box office report, F1 has reached a worldwide total of $545.6 million, surpassing World War Z, which previously held the top spot with $540.4 million.
F1, an Apple Original Films production distributed by Warner Bros., added $17.2 million from 78 international markets in its most recent weekend, bringing its international total to $372.3 million.
Domestically, the film has earned $173.3 million, with a domestic opening of $57 million (via Box Office Mojo). The movie saw especially strong performance in markets like South Korea, where it increased 36% in its sixth weekend, reaching a local total of $18.5 million.
In comparison, World War Z, released in 2013 by Paramount Pictures, earned $202.8 million domestically and $337.6 million internationally. It held the title of Brad Pitt’s top-grossing film for over a decade. The movie had opened to $66.4 million domestically and had a production budget of an estimated $190 million (via Box Office Mojo).
F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski, features Pitt as a retired Formula One driver returning to mentor a younger teammate. The film’s strong overseas performance, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Europe, contributed significantly to its global lead. South Korea, the UK, and France were among the film’s top-performing international markets.
With $545.6 million worldwide, F1 has now become Brad Pitt’s biggest global box office success to date. The film continues its international rollout and holds a PG-13 rating, with a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes. Its global momentum remains strong, despite new competition entering theaters in multiple regions.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.
