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Brad Pitt’s upcoming project,Formula One, is already receiving doubts from fans after its budget was revealed. It is reportedly one of the most expensive movies made after it was announced in 2021.Top Gun: Maverickdirector Joseph Kosinski will be at the helm.
The film is a massive risk for the studio and its producers, Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton. After the unfortunate flop of Pitt’s 2019 movieAd Astra, this sports action drama film would need to have something new to impress the fans and the critics.
Brad Pitt’sFormula OneCould Be One Of The Most Expensive Movie Productions Ever
Speaking with Martin Brundle forSky Sports F1viaMotorsport, actorBrad Pittshared his excitement forFormula One, a movie that he is also producing.
I’m a little giddy right now, I’ve got to say, and it’s just great to be here, man. It’s the best time of my life. I mean, the vibe is amazing, but just to get to be a part of it in this way, and get to tell our story, and everyone’s been really cool with us.
Formula Onehas been reported byPuck’s Matthew Belloni to have a $300 million budget, one of the most expensive budgets for a sports film. At the time of the news, it was met with problems such as being unable to find a theatrical distributor.
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The filming was delayed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike which caused the production costs to increase. Another reason is that they used real actors driving real race cars. This would need the necessary training, equipment, and safety protocols to avoid accidents.
After the word has been shared on the Internet, there has been little to no excitement from fans about the upcomingFormula Onemovie. This already spells doom for the project because of its costly production.
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Pitt would not want to repeat the underwhelming performance of his 2019 filmAd Astrahelmed by James Gray. It only grossed over$127 millionagainst a budget of $90 million. In the case ofFormula One, a title that some fans find mediocre, the loss would be too much if it does not turn a profit.
Netizens React To UpcomingFormula OneMovie
Fans are already feeling uninterested in Pitt’sFormula Onemovie. There have been criticisms about its title as well as its ability to churn money at the box office. Even with the actor’s star power and people’s obsession with F1 racing, it’s still a niche with a specific target audience. Check out netizens’ reactions below:
Wildly uninspired title and a 300+ million dollar budget. This is going to need a miracle to turn a profit.
They made a $300mil F1 movie… This movie is about to be the flop of the Century
Horrific title. Imagine a basketball movie just called nba 💀
Don’t care
F1 is nothing but a huge Speed Racer ripoff.
Pitt and the team would need more strategic marketing to promote the movie and attract more viewers. It would need about $800 million in global ticket sales to simple break even.
Formula Oneis an Apple Original Films production and is slated for a August 19, 2025 release.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
