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FACT
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Regional premiere of Brad Pitt's F1 movie to take place in Abu Dhabi
The capital revs up to welcome Brad Pitt and other F1 stars once again. When it comes to big-budget blockbusters, the UAE — especially Abu Dhabi — has long been a magnet for Hollywood's elite. From the sandy shots in Dune to high-octane stunts in the Fast & Furious franchise, the capital's cinematic appeal has been undeniable. And now, F1 is joining the list with a regional film premiere set to take place in Abu Dhabi. After filming key scenes at Yas Marina Circuit, Zayed International Airport and the twofour54 Studios during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year, F1 is making a full-throttle return to the capital. On 25 June, Abu Dhabi will host the Middle East premiere of the film ahead of its global release on 26 June. Fans can expect a star-studded night as Brad Pitt touches down in the capital once again. He'll be joined by co-stars Javier Bardem and Damson Idris, members of the film crew, and even a few real-life Formula 1 legends, along with many other crew members of the Hollywood release. F1 follows the fictional story of Sonny Hayes, played by Brad Pitt, a former F1 prodigy whose career was cut short by a crash. Decades later, he's pulled back into the world of racing to help save his struggling team. Abu Dhabi has become a hotspot for movie premieres. Back in 2022, the capital also hosted the regional premiere of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, which brought Tom Cruise to town. Now, all eyes are on the capital once again as F1 gets ready to drop the flag. The upcoming F1 premiere is shaping up to be one of the most exciting entertainment events of the year in Abu Dhabi. With Brad Pitt and many F1 racers heading down to the capital once again, it's going to be one glamorous night on the red carpet. GO: Visit for more information.
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
