Brad Pitt and Damson Idris are gearing up to burn some serious rubber in their upcoming Formula 1 movie, and let’s just say—it’s NOT your dad’s old racing flick. CinemaCon 2025 in Vegas got the first sneak peek at the high-octane madness, and trust us, it sounds like a cinematic turbo boost straight to our eyeballs.
Now, in case you’re wondering—no, Brad and Damson weren’t there. They were probably too busy perfecting their “I’m effortlessly cool but also drive fast” expressions. But fear not! Director Joseph Kosinski (of Top Gun: Maverick fame) and legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer stepped in to rev the hype engine.
🚗 Buckle Up for the Ultimate Theater Experience
“This is going to be THE cinematic experience of the summer,” Jerry announced, sounding like a man who has seen things. He promised action. He promised romance. He even promised humor—because nothing says comedy like a 200mph death machine.
And in case you forgot who you’re dealing with, Jerry hit us with a flex: “Remember how we made Top Gun: Maverick fill your theaters with $1.5 billion? Yeah… we’re about to do that again.” The confidence? Unmatched.
🎬 Real Racing, Real Drama, Real Ferrari Team Crashes
The film was shot at real-life Formula 1 races (because why use CGI when you can risk it all for authenticity?), with final scenes wrapping up at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Oh, and Brad Pitt and Damson Idris casually crashed a Ferrari team photo like two guys who definitely belong there.
🚦What Happens in the First 10 Minutes?
Alright, here’s the rundown:
👉 Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a Daytona winner who pockets a whole $5,000 (which in today’s economy might get you a half-tank of gas). He celebrates this massive payday in the most glamorous way possible—by washing his clothes at a laundromat. Stars, they’re just like us.
👉 Enter Javier Bardem’s Ruben, rocking a suede coat because of course he is. He pulls up in a Porsche (as one does when they’re about to drop a life-changing offer) and approaches Sonny for a chat. Sonny, ever the smooth operator, throws in a classic “You remind me of an old friend.” Spoiler: It’s actually his old friend.
👉 Ruben, however, is in what we in the financial world call “a bit of a pickle.” He’s $350 million in the hole—casual—and desperately needs a driver to rescue his failing F1 team. Naturally, the answer is Sonny, a man whose resume includes “currently living out of a van.”
👉 The movie kicks off at Daytona, where Sonny is pulling off crazy stunts to keep his lead. He’s a loner. He’s a rebel. He’s the kind of guy who wins a race and still chooses van life over a five-star suite. But Ruben’s got a plan, and that plan involves dragging Sonny back into the high-speed world of Formula 1.
Will Sonny take the deal? Will Ruben get out of his $350 million mess? Will Brad Pitt make driving gloves trendy again? All will be revealed this summer.
🎟️ Final Thoughts?
If Top Gun: Maverick made you believe in the power of Tom Cruise defying physics, then this movie is about to do the same—but with wheels. Buckle up, because the F1 hype train (or should we say race car?) is about to leave the pit lane.
