June 27, 2025. The starting lights flash. Engines scream. And the world of Formula One comes alive like never before, on the biggest screen possible.
From the director of Top Gun: Maverick and the producers behind Pirates of the Caribbean, F1 The Movie is a high-octane cinematic spectacle that drops you in the cockpit, grips you by the adrenaline, and never lets go.
Brad Pitt leads a stacked ensemble as a seasoned racing legend mentoring a fearless rising star. But F1 isn’t just about the speed—it’s about sacrifice, glory, and legacy. And it’s coming to Ster-Kinekor cinemas this June.
At its core, F1 The Movie is about more than checkered flags.
Veteran driver Sonny Hayes is pulled from retirement to mentor young phenom Joshua Pearce on the underdog APXGP team. What begins as mentorship quickly turns into a battle of wills, as both men chase redemption, greatness, and a shot at history.
With rivalries on the track and tensions off it, F1 The Movie blends high-speed thrills with human drama. The relationships are as fierce as the competition. The stakes as high as the RPMs.
What sets F1 apart from every racing movie before it? Authenticity.
Not only does F1 The Movie feature an all-star lineup of actors, it also stars the real-world Formula One elite—every team, every driver from the 2023 F1 season, all appearing as themselves. You’ll see:
You won’t just watch a racing movie. You’ll witness a hybrid of Hollywood storytelling and genuine F1 access like never before.
This movie has one secret weapon: Lewis Hamilton.
The legendary F1 driver didn’t just lend his name—he rolled up his sleeves. As co-producer, Hamilton worked directly with the filmmakers to ensure every frame of F1 The Movie reflects the grit, precision, and chaos of the real thing.
His influence is everywhere—from the way drivers move and talk, to the sound design, to the feel of life in the paddock. With Hamilton onboard, F1 The Movie becomes a true love letter to motorsport.
Shot during actual Grand Prix weekends, with real cars on real tracks, F1 The Movie was engineered to be seen on a massive screen. The in-car footage, shot with cutting-edge cameras, places you inches from the asphalt at over 300km/h.
Most importantly for us viewers, though, is the fact that F1 The Movie is filmed for IMAX.
What does that mean?
The Filmed For IMAX program is a collaborative initiative between IMAX and filmmakers who design their movies specifically for the IMAX Experience. From early development through production and post, IMAX works hand-in-hand with directors to integrate its advanced technology into every stage of the filmmaking process. The result is a film crafted from the ground up to be experienced in IMAX theatres. To learn more, visit: https://www.imax.com/filmed-for-imax
IMAX is a leader in cutting-edge entertainment technology, known for delivering the most immersive movie experiences possible. Using a combination of custom software, theatre design, and high-performance projection and sound systems, IMAX creates incredibly lifelike visuals and precise, powerful audio. Every element of an IMAX theatre is engineered to transport audiences into the heart of the story. As the only global theatrical platform built for blockbuster storytelling, IMAX is trusted by the world’s top directors and studios to bring movies to life like never before. For more information, visit https://www.imax.com/the-imax-experience
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