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CairoScene
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- CairoScene
Brad Pitt's ‘F1 The Movie' to Premiere in Abu Dhabi June 25th
Taking place on June 25th, 2025, the Abu Dhabi premiere will be one day ahead of the official Middle East release. May 22, 2025 Brad Pitt is heading back to Abu Dhabi as his new Formula 1 film gets set for its regional premiere on June 25th, 2025—one day ahead of its official Middle East release. Directed by Joseph Kosinski ('Top Gun: Maverick') and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and seven-time F1 champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, 'F1 The Movie' stars Pitt as a fictional former driver, Sonny Hayes, who returns to the sport after a career-ending crash. He's joined by Damson Idris, who plays a rising rookie teammate. The Apple Original Films production was partly shot at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with scenes also filmed at Yas Marina Circuit and Zayed International Airport. Over the course of 29 shooting days, the production employed 284 local crew members and 15 interns, in partnership with Epic Films and with support from the Abu Dhabi Film Commission's rebate programme. The film joins a growing list of international productions that have filmed in Abu Dhabi, with over 180 supported by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission since 2013.
Broadcast Pro
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
‘F1 The Movie' to premiere in Abu Dhabi ahead of Middle East release
The cast and crew will return to Abu Dhabi for the red-carpet premiere after filming 29 days across the emirate. Apple Original Films' summer blockbuster F1 The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski, will make its regional debut with a premiere in Abu Dhabi on June 25, 2025. Distributed globally and in IMAX by Warner Bros. Pictures, the event film will officially release across the Middle East on June 26, marking a symbolic return to the city where much of the movie was filmed. The premiere brings the production full circle, as cast and crew reunite in Abu Dhabi after wrapping principal photography during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December. The film was produced in collaboration with the Creative Media Authority, the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, and local production partner Epic Films. F1 The Movie tells the fictional story of Sonny Hayes, played by Brad Pitt, a once-promising Formula 1 driver from the 1990s whose career was nearly ended by a tragic accident. Decades later, Sonny lives a nomadic life on the racing circuit until he's approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes, portrayed by Javier Bardem. Ruben, now the owner of a failing Formula 1 team, urges Sonny to return to the sport for one final shot at greatness. Sonny is paired with rookie sensation Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris, and must confront both the challenges of the modern racing world and the unresolved ghosts of his past. As the two drivers clash on and off the track, Sonny learns that redemption in Formula 1 isn't a solo journey—and that teammates can be your greatest rivals. Filmed during real Grand Prix weekends around the globe, the film's Abu Dhabi production spanned 29 days and involved three separate shooting periods. Locations included the Yas Marina Circuit, Zayed International Airport and twofour54 Studios. The project employed 284 local crew members, with Epic Films leading the regional production efforts. In addition, 15 young Emirati interns were given the opportunity to work alongside top-tier international filmmakers, gaining hands-on experience through the Abu Dhabi Film Commission's rebate and training programmes. The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick, and produced by Kosinski through Monolith Pictures, alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman for Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton also serves as a producer under his Dawn Apollo Films banner, joined by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment. The screenplay, penned by Academy Award nominee Ehren Kruger, is based on a story developed by Kosinski and Kruger. The production was created in partnership with Formula 1, with full support from Formula 1 Management, all 10 teams, F1 drivers, and the FIA. Mohamed Dobay, Acting Director General of Creative Media Authority, said: 'We are looking forward to welcoming back the cast and crew for a fourth F1-related occasion after hosting the team on three different shoots across three years. Not only in terms of duration but also in terms of economic impact, the F1 The Movie production has made a significant difference to Abu Dhabi's creative ecosystem and to host the region's premiere as part of a global tour, this will be a fitting closing moment and celebration to the full lifecycle of the production project and our first official partnership with Apple Original Films.' Sameer Al Jaberi, Head of Abu Dhabi Film Commission, commented: 'We are incredibly proud to be hosting a premiere for F1 The Movie – a moment which will see many of the cast and crew return to Abu Dhabi after wrapping 29 days of production – including days at the Yas Marina Circuit. As we continue to drive the film and TV production industry of Abu Dhabi forward, milestone moments such as premieres provide us the ideal opportunity to celebrate our collective efforts to support the visions of some of the world's leading directors and producers from Arabic, Bollywood and Hollywood within a welcoming and supportive environment.' F1 The Movie is one of 180 major production supported by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, part of the Creative Media Authority, since the introduction of the rebate in 2013.
Time Out Abu Dhabi
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
The premier for Brad Pitt's F1 racing film is coming to Abu Dhabi (can you spot the capital's locations?)
It's lights out and away we go – Brad Pitt's high-octane F1 The Movie is officially making its regional premiere in Abu Dhabi on June 25, and it's a full-throttle moment for the capital. Why? Because not only will the city be rolling out the red carpet for Hollywood royalty, it's also the place where key scenes of the movie were filmed – from high-speed drama at Yas Marina Circuit to high-stakes moments at Zayed International Airport and twofour54 Studios. So yes, Abu Dhabi stars just as much as Pitt himself. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film follows fictional driver Sonny Hayes – a '90s racing prodigy dubbed 'the greatest that never was' – as he attempts an adrenaline-fuelled comeback after a career-halting crash. The production spent 29 days shooting across Abu Dhabi in December 2024, during the real-life Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and brought together 284 local crew members and 15 interns, turbocharging the city's creative economy in the process. It also made use of Abu Dhabi Film Commission's rebate programme, which has helped draw more than 180 major productions to the region since 2013. 'This premiere marks a full-circle celebration of a major international collaboration,' said Mohamed Dobay, Acting Director General of the Creative Media Authority. 'The economic and creative impact has been incredible.' The premiere takes place a day before the film's official Middle East release – so expect flashing cameras, fast cars, and maybe even a glimpse of Brad himself. Things to do in Abu Dhabi Everything happening in Abu Dhabi in 2025 From new openings to big events, this is shaping up to be quite a year It's official: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season is returning for a second edition with some huge names Wow, look at this line-up Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted
Dubai Eye
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Dubai Eye
Abu Dhabi to host regional premiere of Brad Pitt's 'F1 The Movie'
The highly anticipated Brad Pitt-starrer 'F1 The Movie' from Apple Original Films is set to premiere in Abu Dhabi on June 25, with the cast and crew marking a "full circle" moment by returning to the capital where key scenes were filmed. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), F1 The Moive follows the fictional tale of former driver Sonny Hayes, once dubbed 'the greatest that never was,' Formula1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, it was shot at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December 2024, with a total of 29 production days across locations including Yas Marina Circuit, Zayed International Airport, and twofour54 Studios. The project engaged 284 local crew members and 15 interns, contributing to the local creative economy, and also benefitted from the Abu Dhabi Film Commission's rebate scheme. "Hosting the regional premiere as part of the global tour is a fitting way to celebrate our collaboration with Apple Original Films," highlighted Mohamed Dobay, Acting Director General of the Creative Media Authority. 'Not only in terms of duration, but also in economic impact, F1 The Movie has significantly contributed to Abu Dhabi's creative ecosystem." F1 The Movie is one of over 180 major productions supported by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission since the introduction of its rebate programme in 2013. The premiere will take place a day before the movie's official Middle East release.
ARN News Center
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ARN News Center
Abu Dhabi to host regional premiere of Brad Pitt's 'F1 The Movie'
The highly anticipated Brad Pitt-starrer 'F1 The Movie' from Apple Original Films is set to premiere in Abu Dhabi on June 25, with the cast and crew marking a "full circle" moment by returning to the capital where key scenes were filmed. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), F1 The Moive follows the fictional tale of former driver Sonny Hayes, once dubbed 'the greatest that never was,' Formula1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, it was shot at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December 2024, with a total of 29 production days across locations including Yas Marina Circuit, Zayed International Airport, and twofour54 Studios. The project engaged 284 local crew members and 15 interns, contributing to the local creative economy, and also benefitted from the Abu Dhabi Film Commission's rebate scheme. "Hosting the regional premiere as part of the global tour is a fitting way to celebrate our collaboration with Apple Original Films," highlighted Mohamed Dobay, Acting Director General of the Creative Media Authority. 'Not only in terms of duration, but also in economic impact, F1 The Movie has significantly contributed to Abu Dhabi's creative ecosystem." F1 The Movie is one of over 180 major productions supported by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission since the introduction of its rebate programme in 2013. The premiere will take place a day before the movie's official Middle East release.
