F1: The Movie set for global release June 25—will it redefine racing films?

F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and produced with Lewis Hamilton's input, promises a thrilling, authentic racing experience with innovative filming techniques. The film's June 2025 release follows a star-studded premiere featuring top F1 drivers, setting high expectations for fans and cinema-goers alike.

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F1: The Movie, set for global release on June 25, 2025, aims to revolutionize racing films by delivering an immersive, adrenaline-fueled experience inside the cockpit of a Formula One car.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick, the film stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a once-promising racer called back to save a struggling F1 team. Kosinski's background in adventure cinema inspired the film's high-octane style and innovative camera technology.

"Its about experiencing a visceral, high-speed head rush inside the claustrophobic cockpit of a racing car," critics say, highlighting the film's intense realism.

Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One champion, serves as a producer, lending authenticity and insight into the sport. Kosinski reached out to Hamilton early in the project, ensuring the film's connection to real racing culture.

The movie also features Javier Bardem as Ruben Cervantes, the team owner who enlists Hayes to revive his team, and Damson Idris as a nuanced rival and sidekick.

Ahead of its release, the film has generated excitement within the F1 community, with drivers like Lando Norris attending the world premiere. The production even included a special Qatar Airways charter decorated with movie memorabilia.

"At a time when this experience of having a good time in the theatres is getting less and less enjoyable, 'F1' is a reason to celebrate," one review praised, awarding it 4 out of 5 stars.

With its blend of thrilling racing sequences, emotional storytelling, and cutting-edge filmmaking, F1: The Movie is poised to set a new standard for sports cinema and deepen global appreciation for Formula One racing.
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F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and produced by Lewis Hamilton, premieres globally June 25, 2025. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, it promises a visceral, high-speed racing experience with innovative filming techniques, aiming to redefine racing films by capturing the intense, emotional world of Formula One.
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F1: The Movie premieres with star-studded event, set for June 25 release

Key Facts
  • Filmmaker Joseph Kosinski aims to recreate the 80s adventure film experience in the upcoming F1 movie, inspired by classics like 'Top Gun' and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'.Mint
  • Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is a producer on the movie, collaborating to ensure authenticity.Mint
  • Kosinski developed a new camera system with the Mercedes F1 team, leveraging his experience from 'Top Gun: Maverick' to enhance filming.Mint
  • Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a former racer making a comeback to the sport.MintPlanetf1
  • Damson Idris impresses as Brad Pitt's rival and sidekick, adding depth to the story.Indiatoday
  • Formula 1 stars including Lando Norris and Nico Hulkenberg attended the world premiere at Montreal Trudeau International Airport, traveling on a special Qatar Airways charter.Formula11
  • The premiere flight was decorated with special movie memorabilia including bespoke boarding passes, popcorn boxes, and a vinyl of the movie soundtrack, with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali present.Formula11
  • The movie received 4 out of 5 stars for delivering a visceral, high-speed racing experience inside the cockpit.Indiatoday
  • During filming, Brad Pitt humorously told drivers, “If we’re ever in the way, just tell us to f*ck off!”Planetf1
  • F1: The Movie is scheduled for global release on June 25, 2025 and will be released in the United States on June 27, 2025.Planetf1
'F1' revolves around a once-promising racer Sonny Hayes (Pitt), whose former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem) ropes in Pitt as a last-ditch effort to reverse the ailing fortunes of his F1 team.
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But this year was a little different as most of them were at Montreal Trudeau International Airport with a boarding pass that would send them a short hop to New York City for the world premiere of _F1 The Movie_.
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At a time when this experience of having a good time in the theatres is getting less and less enjoyable, 'F1' is a reason to celebrate. Jump on that ride, fasten your seat belt because 'F1' is one hell of an adrenaline rush that you don’t want to miss! 4 out of 5 stars to F1.
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_F1: The Movie_ will be released to global audiences on June 25, 2025. It will come to the United States two days later, on June 27.
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These films and series peel back the curtain on Formula 1, showcasing fierce rivalries, personal sacrifices, and behind-the-scenes drama that fuel the sport, offering viewers an intimate look at the psychological and emotional stakes of racing at the highest level.
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Movie star rating
4 out of 5 stars
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Background on film's development and story focus

Key Facts
  • Joseph Kosinski's work on 'Top Gun: Maverick' influenced his approach to filming F1, including inventing new camera technology to capture racing scenes authentically.Mint
  • The film explores the intense personal and professional rivalries in Formula 1, focusing on the story of Sonny Hayes and his former teammate Ruben Cervantes trying to save their F1 team.MintPlanetf1
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