Brad Pitt's upcoming Formula One racing film is generating significant buzz in India, with advance ticket sales exceeding expectations. As of Thursday, June 26, 2025, the film, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and Apple Original Films, had already sold over 55,000 tickets across the top three national multiplex chains: PVR Inox and Cinepolis. By midnight, this number was projected to surpass 65,000. This strong pre-sale performance indicates a promising opening at the Indian box office.

The film's success in advance bookings is particularly noteworthy considering that Hollywood movies, excluding established franchises or intellectual properties, rarely achieve an opening of ₹5 crore or more in India. "F1" has the potential to break this trend, with early estimates suggesting it will reach this mark on its opening day. Some analysts even predict that the film could potentially touch ₹6 crore, depending on spot bookings and walk-in audiences.

Several factors contribute to the film's strong advance sales. The IMAX versions are particularly popular, driven by the promise of an immersive theatrical experience on the largest screens. Moreover, positive initial reactions from Western audiences have further fueled anticipation. The Brad Pitt film has already secured a place among the top 25 advance bookings for international films in India and is expected to move closer to the 23rd spot.

Industry experts estimate that "F1's" opening weekend collection in India could reach around ₹20 crore net, with a gross box office collection (GBOC) of up to ₹24 crore. The film's future performance will largely depend on word-of-mouth, but the initial signs are highly encouraging for exhibitors in India.

Despite facing competition from other releases, including Kajol's "MAA" and Vishnu Manchu's "Kannappa," "F1" is expected to have a decent number of screens. Stakeholders are prepared to increase the number of shows based on audience reception and demand, should the film generate positive word-of-mouth.

The movie's substantial budget of $200 million indicates the scale of this production. As of June 2025, "F1" holds a Certified Fresh rating of 89% on the Tomatometer, based on 80 reviews.

"F1" features a stellar cast, including Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem. Joseph Kosinski serves as the director and producer, with Brad Pitt also taking on producing duties. The screenplay is written by Ehren Kruger.