Apple’s Formula 1 Movie Starring Brad Pitt Sets for June 2025: Team includes co-producer Lewis Hamilton

By Dabbie Davis

Jun 21, 2024 03:14 AM EDT

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Brad Pitt, Lewis Hamilton, and a Jerry Bruckheimer collaboration would definitely excite car fans and others. An untitled Formula 1 movie is on the works featuring Brad Pitt. The famous F1 driver Lewis Hamilton will serve as co-producer for the film set for June 2025 release.

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One could imagine a thrilling and worthy to-watch film with Brad Pitt as the actor. Moreover, the highest expectations are Jerry Bruckheimer as the producer and Joseph Kosinski, the same team that gave everyone Top Gun.

With legendary F1 driver Lewis Hamilton as co-producer, this untitled Formula 1 movie would definitely be one reason to visit the movie houses. As per reports from THR Hollywood Reporter, Brad Pitt's upcoming Formula One film is speeding towards a summer 2025 premiere.

Apple has joined forces with Warner Bros. for a comprehensive theatrical launch that includes IMAX showings. The movie is set to debut in North American theaters on June 27, 2025, followed by an international rollout starting on June 25.

The Hollywood Reporter also disclosed that Apple secured the movie under an agreement ensuring a significant theatrical run of no less than 30 days, potentially longer. The need for a distribution collaborator was evident when the deal was finalized.

Sharing the screen with Brad Pitt in the upcoming film are acclaimed racing icon Lewis Hamilton, along with a talented ensemble cast including Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia, and Samson Kayo.

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How is this movie possible? According to a feature in Short List, the official F1 website reveals that the movie is a joint effort with F1. The film is characterized as a groundbreaking project for both the world of sports and cinema.

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It captures real-time footage during Grand Prix events globally, showcasing the immersive involvement of the F1 community, encompassing all ten teams, drivers, the FIA, and race organizers.

The report stated the significance of Lewis Hamilton's involvement in shaping the Formula 1 movie was underscored. Playing a pivotal role in ensuring the film's authenticity is Hamilton himself, who serves as a producer.

In an interview conducted by F1 last year, Hamilton expressed the desire for universal appreciation of the movie, aiming to authentically capture the core spirit of the sport. He stressed the shared aspiration to produce a film that evokes pride and admiration from all those involved.

According to Bleach Report, a joint statement from Apple and Formula One was released earlier this week, confirming the international premiere date of the movie on June 25, 2025, followed by the North American release on June 27, 2025.

The article also discussed briefly about this Formula 1 film. Brad Pitt will star as a former driver making a comeback to Formula One, with Damson Idris portraying his rookie teammate at APXGP, a fictitious team competing against established drivers and teams in the sport.

With Lewis Hamilton's integral involvement in the project, fans can anticipate a movie that authentically captures the essence of the F1 experience. Hamilton, an esteemed figure in the sport, holds numerous records including, 103 race wins and seven driver championships, solidifying his status as one of the greatest F1 drivers in history.

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