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F1 projected to debut with $115 million opening

Apple's racing film F1 looks to lead the box office with strong pre-sales.

June 25, 2025 at 02:10 PM

'F1' Brad Pitt Movie Eyes $115M Global Bow, 'M3GAN 2.0' $20M U.S.: Box Office

F1 featuring Brad Pitt seeks a major box office opening of $115 million as M3GAN 2.0 struggles.

F1 aims for strong global box office debut while M3GAN 2.0 expectations drop

Apple Original Films' F1, starring Brad Pitt, is set to open with an estimated $115 million globally. With strong pre-sales and positive reviews, it has already surpassed previous films featuring Pitt. The movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski, aims to attract audiences at over 3,800 theaters in North America and is positioned for substantial earnings overseas. Meanwhile, Universal's M3GAN 2.0 is expected to open in the U.S. at around $20 million, a significant drop from its predecessor's $30 million, due to weaker pre-sales and competition from F1.

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F1 targets $115 million global debut, strong pre-sales indicate high interest.

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M3GAN 2.0 faces challenges with a projected opening of around $20 million.

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F1's success could boost the racing film genre and Apple's theatrical presence.

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The release strategies highlight differing audience interests in film genres.

"F1's pre-sales are ahead of Gladiator 2 and three times Bullet Train."

This highlights the strong anticipation and interest in F1 pre-sales compared to other recent releases.

"M3GAN 2.0's presales are only 25% of what Evil Dead Rise achieved before its opening."

This indicates significant drop in interest for the sequel and raises concerns for its performance.

The box office performance of F1 could signal a turning point for Apple Original Films in the competitive landscape of theatrical releases. If successful, it may bolster interest in racing films, which have not performed well historically. On the other hand, M3GAN 2.0's poor pre-sales reflect a saturated market for horror sequels and could signify difficulties for Universal in reigniting audience excitement after the success of the first film.