Brad Pitt just suited up as Sonny Hayes in F1: The Movie posters—and the racing world’s losing its mind. These visuals, drenched in speed and stakes, scream redemption for a fallen 90s phenom. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski, the film’s set to burn rubber in theaters June 27, 2025.
Why This Poster’s a Game-Changer (Or a Pit Stop Flop)
The budget for F1 reportedly rivals a small country’s GDP—think $200M, enough to build an actual Formula One car from scratch. It’s Days of Thunder meets The Fast and the Furious—if Vin Diesel swapped family for existential dread. Pitt’s character, a washed-up racer with a chip on his shoulder, looms over a roaring crowd, IMAX branding splashed like a victory lap. The “Filmed for IMAX” tag isn’t just flexing—it’s a promise of adrenaline so raw you’ll smell the burnt rubber through the screen.
The Underdog Story Behind the Gloss
Let’s rewind: Formula One movies aren’t new—think 1966’s Grand Prix, a technicolor fever dream that nearly bankrupted MGM. But F1: The Movie leans into real stakes, casting actual F1 drivers like Lewis Hamilton (who’s also producing) alongside Pitt. A rumored set insider spilled: “Brad trained with Hamilton for days—said he felt the G-forces in his sleep.” The posters don’t just sell a movie; they sell a legacy—Sonny Hayes as “the greatest that never was,” clawing back glory with rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) as his foil. The F1 logo slicing through the design? It’s a dare: this isn’t Hollywood’s game—it’s Formula One’s turf.
Redemption or Wreck? You Decide
Genius marketing or overblown hype? These posters are either a masterclass in tension—or a glossy crash waiting to happen. Would you buy a ticket, or bet on M3GAN 2.0 instead? Drop your take below—I’m judging.
