F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, has received reviews following its special IMAX premiere. The film is an electric thrill ride from start to finish that transports you to the world of Formula 1. If you are someone who had no interest in F1 before this film, Joseph Kosinski does an amazing job of making it accessible for everyone.
According to reviews on X (formerly Twitter), user Tim Chan said, “Just got out of the F1: The Movie screening: the film was more emotional than I had anticipated. Brad Pitt is hotter than ever. The soundtrack (with Tate! Roddy! Rosé!) is the perfect accompaniment to the race scenes.”
According to Drew Taylor: “F1: The Movie is absolutely incredible. It’s one of the coolest, most entertaining movies you’ll probably ever see, but none of that sizzle takes away from its soul. Kosinski precision-engineered an eye-popping, edge-of-your-seat pop epic that makes you feel so much. I adored it.”
According to Erik Davis: “Joseph Kosinski’s F1: The Movie hits the gas and doesn’t stop. The races are epic; the sound design, editing, cinematography, performances, and music are all top-notch. You definitely feel shades of Top Gun: Maverick in that it plays like an old-school summer blockbuster. What a ride.”
According to B E A N Z: “Buckle up — F1: The Movie is a high-octane thrill ride. It’s one of those films you go to the movies for. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris are both dynamic. This is Top Gun for F1 racing fans — truly a racing movie for a new generation.”
Directed by Kosinski from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger, F1 features the Formula One World Championship, created in collaboration with the FIA, its governing body.
In the film, Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former Formula One driver who experienced a devastating crash in the 1990s, leading to his retirement from the sport. However, a Formula One team owner and friend calls him back into the racing world, who requests his assistance in mentoring rookie prodigy Joshua Pearce on the Apex Grand Prix team (APXGP).
The cast of F1 includes Pitt as Sonny Hayes, Idris as Joshua “Noah” Pearce, Kerry Condon as Kate, Tobias Menzies as Banning, Javier Bardem as Ruben (Sonny’s friend and APXGP team owner), Kim Bodnia as Kaspar, Shea Whigham as Chip Hart, Joseph Balderrama as Rico Fazio, Sarah Niles as Bernadette (Noah’s mother), Samson Kayo as Cashman, Callie Cooke as Jodie, and Layne Harper as Press.
Additionally, all ten Formula One teams and drivers will appear as themselves, including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz Jr., George Russell, Sergio Pérez, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Fernando Alonso, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, and Valtteri Bottas.
Produced by Bruckheimer, Dede Gardner, Lewis Hamilton, Jeremy Kleiner, Joseph Kosinski, Chad Oman, and Brad Pitt, the film is produced by Apple Studios, Dawn Apollo Films, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, and Plan B Entertainment.
F1 will hit theaters in the IMAX format internationally on June 25, 2025, and domestically on June 27, 2025.
