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Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'F1' opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Apple has its first box-office hit. F1 The Movie " debuted with $55.6 million in North American theaters and $144 million globally over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, handing the tech company easily its biggest opening "F1" was Apple's first foray into summer blockbuster territory. It won a bidding war for the project from much of the production team behind the 2022 box-office smash "Top Gun: Maverick." Apple then partnered with Warner Bros. to distributed the film starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Kerry a production budget over $200 million, "F1" still has several laps to go to turn a profit. But for now, "F1" is full speed ahead."The film's outstanding debut reflects both the excitement of Formula 1 and the deeply emotional and entertaining story crafted by the entire cast and creative team," said Zack Van Amburg, who heads worldwide video for Apple with Jamie Erlicht. "Their dedication and innovation have fueled an unforgettable cinematic experience."Car racing movies have often struggled in theaters; crash-and-burn cases include Ron Howard's "Rush" (2013) and Michael Mann's "Ferrari" (2023). But "F1" built off the Formula 1 fandom stirred up by the popular series "Formula 1: Drive to Survive." And it leaned on "Top Gun: Maverick" director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer to deliver another adult-oriented action thrill in "Top Gun: Maverick," the filmmakers sought an adrenaline rush by placing IMAX cameras inside the cockpit in "F1." IMAX and large-format screens accounted for 55% of in its ticket sales. IMAX, whose screens are much sought-after in the summer, has carved out a three-week run for the Bros. expected "F1" to perform well overseas, where the sport is more popular than it is in the U.S. Jeffrey Goldstein, distribution chief for Warner Bros., said Pitt was the movie's "secret sauce." The $144 million global launch is the actor's biggest opening weekend."We came up with multiple campaigns based on where you are in the world," said Goldstein. "We planned for an audience-winner: screen the movie and get it out there. People talking about this movie drove this movie."Reviews have been very good for "F1" and audience reaction (an "A" via CinemaScore) was even better. That suggests "F1" could hold up well in the coming weeks despite some formidable coming competition in Universal Pictures' "Jurassic World Rebirth."Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for data firm Comscore, praised Warner Bros. for making "F1" a theatrical event. The studio was also behind the year's other big original release, "Sinners.""For Apple, this demonstrates to them the prestige factor of having a big theatrical release," said Dergarabedian. "It elevates their brand."Universal's "M3gan 2.0" had been expected to pose a greater challenge to "F1." Instead, the robot doll sequel didn't come close to matching the 2022 original's box-office launch."M3gan 2.0" collected $10.2 million in 3,112 theaters. Memes and viral videos helped propel the first "M3gan" to a $30.4 million opening and a total haul of $180 million, all on a $12 million the Blumhouse Productions horror thriller could wind up profitable. The film, written and directed by Gerald Johnstone, cost a modest $25 million to make. A spinoff titled "Soulm8te" is scheduled for release next year.M3gan 2.0" ended up in fourth place. The box-office leader of the last two weekends, "How to Train Your Dragon," slid to second with $19.4 million. The DreamWorks Animation live-action hit from Universal Pictures has surpassed $200 million domestically in three a debut that marked a new low for Pixar, the studio's "Elio" gathered up $10.7 million in sales in its second weekend. That gives the Walt Disney Co. release a disappointing two-week start of $42.2 10 movies by domestic box office With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore:1. "F1 The Movie," $55 million.2. "How to Train Your Dragon," $19.4 million.3. "Elio," $10.7 million.4. "M3gan 2.0," $10.2 million.5. "28 Years Later," $9.7 million.6. "Lilo & Stitch," $6.9 million.7. "Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning," $4.2 million.8. "Materialists," $3 million.9. "Ballerina," $2.1 million.10. "Karate Kid: Legends," $1 million.
USA Today
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Goonies 2' is a go. But actor fears not being included. Will Sean Astin be in the sequel?
'Goonies 2' is a go. But actor fears not being included. Will Sean Astin be in the sequel? Show Caption Hide Caption Calling all movie buffs: Here are 7 classic movies set in Indiana Indiana towns, fictional and real, have been the setting for many famous movies. Here are seven classics you have to see. A sequel to 'The Goonies' is on, but one cast member is worried his political views will keep him off the Bros. announced last week that Potsy Ponciroli ('Old Henry') was hired to write the script. Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Holly Bario will produce for Amblin Entertainment alongside Chris Columbus, who wrote the original 'Goonies' script, Variety reported. Lauren Shuler Donner will executive produce. Richard Donner directed and Spielberg produced the original 1985 cult classic, which was based on a Spielberg Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, Ke Huy Quan, Jeff Cohen and Martha Plimpton starred in the action-adventure film about a group of kids who find an ancient map to pirate treasure that could save their homes from foreclosure. Will Sean Astin be in the 'Goonies' sequel? There's no word yet on a director, or which, if any, of the 1985 cast will be back; but most of the stars have registered their enthusiasm for a sequel. Cast members have been reuniting over the years. Earlier this month, "The Goonies" Brolin, Feldman, Cohen and Kerri Green reunited at Quan's hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Astin did not attend but later joined Quan, Cohen, Green and Feldman for the premiere of his and Quan's new movie "Love Hurts." "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy actor Astin also starred in the University of Notre Dame-set sports movie 'Rudy' as well as 'Stranger Things,' the Netflix sci-fi horror drama set in a fictional Indiana town. His wife of more than 30 years, producer Christine Astin, is a former Miss Indiana Teen USA who attended IUPUI before transferring to UCLA. During the 'Love Hurts' premiere Quan ('Everything Everywhere All at Once,' 'Loki') talked about a 'Goonies' reunion.'It's one of the most asked questions in my life,' Quan said during the event. 'I would love for it to happen.' Feldman also was on board. 'All I can say is, get us all together. Everybody is looking good. Sean's looking good. Josh is looking good. We're all looking good still, and we're all alive,' he said. 'Goonies never say die…There's hope.' 'Goonies' actor worried about not being in the sequel Robert Davi, who played villain Jake Fratelli, said he's concerned he won't be asked to return for the sequel. The actor is a longtime outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump. 'I do hope I'm part of it,' he told Fox News Digital. 'I get multiple generational families that come up to me and tell me how much they love 'Goonies' and how much they love Jake Fratelli because they put the singing in there. So I do hope I'm part of it. I hope that they don't hold my politics against me and keep me from that project." Others are reading: Fox Hollow Farm documentary on Hulu was critical of initial investigation. What else we noticed Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X:@cherylvjackson, or Bluesky: @
