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Brad Pitt's racing film "F1" has grossed over $540 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of his career.

1. Box Office Performance: A Career High for Pitt

Global box office revenue has surpassed $540 million (as of August 11), surpassing "World War Z" ($540 million) to become the highest-grossing film starring Pitt.

A critical and commercial success: 89% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, an A on CinemaScore, and a 7.6/10 on IMDb.

China contributed over $80 million, becoming the film's largest overseas box office.

2. Film Background: Top-tier Production Team

Director Joseph Kosinski has created another box office legend following "Top Gun: Maverick."

Realistic F1 Racing Collaboration: The film was shot in collaboration with official F1 races at real racetracks such as Silverstone and Monza, with driver Lewis Hamilton serving as production consultant.

Immersive Racing Scenes: Shot with IMAX cameras, it has been hailed as "the best racing film since Rush."

3. Promotional Campaign: Brad Pitt and the Director Appear on a Popular Podcast

Recently, Brad Pitt and Kosinski appeared on "Hot Ones," a popular YouTube talk show, where they challenged themselves to eat spicy chicken wings and shared behind-the-scenes stories. The single episode has garnered over 20 million views.

Social Media Impact: The #F1Movie hashtag has garnered over 1.5 billion views on TikTok, and Brad Pitt's look in the film has sparked a wave of imitations.

4. Market Analysis: Why the Success?

"Top Gun" Effect: Audiences crave immersive experiences on the big screen, and this film fills a void in the racing genre.

F1's Global Fan Base: Ratings for F1 have skyrocketed in recent years (driven by Netflix's "Rush"), and the film has precisely targeted this fan base.

Brad Pitt's Box Office Appeal: At 58, his action skills remain at a high level, appealing to audiences across all ages.

5. Subsequent Plans

Aiming for Oscars in technical categories: Best Sound, Editing, Visual Effects, etc.

Spin-off Content: Apple TV+ will release the documentary "F1 Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Speed Legend."

Sequel Discussions: A post-credits scene hints at the possibility of developing a franchise, but Brad Pitt has yet to confirm his return.