Brad Pitt celebrates his biggest box office hit in 12 years

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4 Aug 2025 • 6:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Brad Pitt's latest film, F1, has become his highest-grossing movie, surpassing $545m at the global box office.
  • The film has overtaken his previous record-holder, 2013's World War Z, which earned $540m.
  • F1 also marks Apple Studios' most successful theatrical release to date, outperforming Napoleon and Killers of the Flower Moon.
  • Pitt, aged 61, stars as veteran racing driver Sonny Hayes in the movie.
  • Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton served as an executive producer for F1, which received mixed reviews upon its June release.

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