Brad Pitt's Formula 1 movie will be released in June 2025, with the blockbuster film containing scenes filmed at the 2023 British Grand Prix.
The movie has been made by Apple Original Films as part of a collaboration with F1, while seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has been involved as a producer. Apple and F1 have now confirmed the movie will be released on June 25 in international markets, with it released in North America on June 27.
Joseph Kosinski, who directed Tom Cruise blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, is directing the movie while Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced both Top Gun films, is also behind the project. Academy Award winner Javier Bardem, 'The Crown' star Tobias Menzies and Damson Idris are also in the film.
"The movie is a landmark for the sport and cinema, filmed in real-time during grands prix around the world and involving the Formula One community, including all 10 teams, the drivers, the FIA and race promoters," a joint statement from Apple and F1 read.
"The new feature film is set in the exhilarating and cinematic world of Formula One and will immerse audiences in the spectacle of the most popular annual sports series, celebrating the skill and heroism of the drivers while showcasing the incredible challenge of competition in Formula One.
"The feature will see Brad Pitt star as a former driver who returns to Formula 1, alongside Damson Idris as his rookie team-mate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid, battling against the sport's drivers and teams.
"Production of the movie, which began in 2023, will continue at this year's British Grand Prix and at several other races, and complete at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December."
Hamilton has been heavily involved in the script to ensure the film is as authentic as possible. "We want everyone to love it and to really feel that we encapsulate what the essence of this sport is all about," he said when asked about his role last year. "I don't know if this would have been possible 10 years ago when the old management was in place.
"They wouldn't have perhaps seen this as an important step in terms of the sport's growth. But we've already seen the great work and impact of the Netflix show, and this will take it to new heights beyond that."
Pitt, meanwhile, told Sky Sports: "Lewis was really intent that we respect the sport and show it for what it is. I had no idea what it takes to be a driver. They are amazing athletes and I have got so much respect for all of them."
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