F1: The Movie Weapons Smashes Box Office, Freakier Friday, Huge Casting Shocks
Izola is back from San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) with lots of movie news! After a short hiatus, get ready for new developments and surprises, including some exciting movie trailers! This week, FlickDirect’s Movie & Entertainment News covers Weapons debuting with $42.5 million domestic and $70 million global, and Disney’s Freakier Friday sequel opening at $29 million. Michael Bay exits Fast and Loose, pushing back the Netflix action film starring Will Smith.
Also in the spotlight: the Jay Kelly teaser with George Clooney and Adam Sandler, casting buzz for Highlander, Spider-Man 4, and Star Wars: Starfighter, Sebastian Stan’s Frankenstein, Joe Manganiello’s TMNT ambitions, and quick updates from SDCC interviews.
ABOUT F1: THE MOVIE
In the upcoming film F1, veteran driver Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) returns to Formula 1 racing after a significant crash ended his career in the 1990s. Recruited by team owner Ruben (Javier Bardem), Hayes joins the fictional APXGP team to mentor promising rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). As the season progresses, Hayes and Pearce navigate intense on-track rivalries and personal challenges, striving to elevate their underdog team against formidable competitors. Filmed during actual Grand Prix events, F1 offers an authentic portrayal of the high-speed world of Formula 1 racing.
Directed By: Joseph Kosinski
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 155 minutes
Distributed By: Apple Studios / Warner Bros.
F1: The Movie is © Apple Studios / Warner Bros.. All Rights Reserved.