Sonny Hayes had no issues beating some of the biggest Formula One stars on the racetrack in the recently released blockbusterF1, but it took him a while to overtake one of the greatest racers of them all, Mr. Lightning McQueen. Voiced byOwen Wilson, the character made his grand debut in the 2006 Pixar filmCars, which spawned two further sequels and a couple of spin-offs. The movie has now been beaten at the global box office byF1. StarringBrad Pittin the lead role, the sports drama is set in the high-stakes world of Formula One racing, and hasemerged as a major hit at the global box office.
With $465 million in the bank,F1has surpassed the $461 million lifetime haul ofCars. Directed by former Pixar chiefJohn Lasseter, the movie earned mostly positive reviews, and is currently sitting at a 74% score on the aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes. The critics' consensus on the website reads, “Carsoffers visual treats that more than compensate for its somewhat thinly written story, adding up to a satisfying diversion for younger viewers.” Despite its relatively underwhelming box office performance,Carsfamouslygenerated over $10 billion in revenue through merchandise salesalone. Its sequel,Cars 2, grossed over $550 million worldwide, whileCars 3underperformed with around $380 million globally.
Pixar’s latest release,Elio, is among its worst-performing films ever. The movie has grossed under $150 million, against a reported budget of $200 million. The studio is going to focus on franchise films going forward, with sequels toToy Story 4,Coco, andIncredibles 2lined up. Curiously, a fourthCarsfilm hasn’t yet been announced, even though it’s the studio’s second-oldest franchise, after Toy Story. For the longest time, Pixar avoided taking the IP route, but has been forced to buckle under the pressure of the evolving theatrical marketplace.
‘F1’ Is Among Pitt’s Highest-Grossing Films
F1was produced by Apple Studios and released theatrically by Warner Bros. Themovie is aiming to pass the $500 million markat the global box office this weekend, after which it will target the $531 million lifetime global haul ofWorld War Zto become the highest-grossing film ofPitt’s career. It’ll shortly surpass the lifetime hauls ofMr. & Mrs. SmithandTroy, and will settle into the number two spot in Pitt’s career rankings. you’re able to watch the crowd-pleasing hit in theaters, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
F1 is a sports drama that follows Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula 1 driver. After suffering a massive crash in the 1990s, Sonny is recruited by a struggling team owner to mentor and team up with a young racing prodigy named Joshua Pierce.
