'F1': Brad Pitt film gets poster, June 2025 release date

Brad Pitt plays a Formula 1 racing driver in the film "F1." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Brad Pitt plays a Formula 1 racing driver in the film "F1." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

July 5 (UPI) -- Formula 1 and Apple Original Films are sharing new details about their F1 film starring Brad Pitt.

The upcoming movie will be titled F1 and open in theaters June 25, 2025, internationally and June 27, 2025, in North America.

Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 driver who is lured back to the sport to partner with rookie teammate Joshua Pearce, portrayed by Damson Idris (Snowfall).

Other cast members include Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo.

Damson Idris (L) and Morris Chestnut attend the BET Awards in 2019. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Damson Idris (L) and Morris Chestnut attend the BET Awards in 2019. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Damson Idris attends the FX All-Star Party in 2018. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Damson Idris attends the FX All-Star Party in 2018. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Filming for F1 has taken place at real F1 events, including at Sunday's British Grand Prix. A first teaser trailer for the film will release just ahead of the race.

Apple unveiled a Chip Hart Racing Porsche for the movie in January.

Brad Pitt attends the Academy Awards in 2020. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Brad Pitt attends the Academy Awards in 2020. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

F1 is written by Ehren Kruger and directed by Joseph Kosinski (Tron: Legacy, Top Gun: Maverick), with Pitt, Jerry Bruckheimer, Dede Gardner and Lewis Hamilton as producers.

The film will later stream on Apple TV+.