“F1: Movie” Sequel in the Works Following Blockbuster Success
CUPERTINO, CA – apple is moving forward with a sequel to its hit film “F1: Movie,” buoyed by the original’s notable $623 million worldwide box office haul adn positive reception. The news comes as Apple seeks further success in the film industry after a mixed track record with recent releases.
“Participating in this movie is really top-notch, and Brad’s acting is amazing,” a source close to the production stated. “We are extremely proud of it and can’t wait to bring it to the platform.” Brad Pitt stars in the film.
According to Variety, plans for the sequel were revealed in late June. Zack Van Amburg, co-director of Apple’s global film and television, highlighted the company’s strong content pipeline, noting, “We have thousands of hours of original content and more than 300 works to watch. The number of return shows has reached a record high, and there are several sequels to the big-selling movies, so we have never been so excited.”
“F1: Movie”‘s financial success marks a significant win for Apple, surpassing Peter’s previous box office hit, “World War Z” ($540 million).The film has also garnered critical and audience acclaim,achieving a score of 7.8/10 on IMDb and receiving 82% and 97% fresh ratings from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, respectively.
The film’s performance is especially notable given the struggles of other Apple-released films, including “Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023), “Napoleon” (2023), “Argylle” (2024), and “ghosted” (2024). Company insiders believe “F1: Movie” provides a strong foundation for Apple’s continued investment in film.
Apple currently has several projects in development, including the action-adventure “Mayday” starring Ryan Reynolds, and a UFO-themed film from “F1: Movie” director Joseph kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Apple and A24’s “Highest 2 Lowest” was released in August, with no other major Apple film releases scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
