Not enough is said about the strange circumstances under whichChristopher Nolanpushed for his science-fiction filmTenet’s theatrical release in 2020. The pandemic-induced lockdowns hadn’t yet been eased, and vaccinations hadn’t been introduced into the picture. It was reported that Nolan wantedTenetto be the first film out of the gate, and for it to revive the theatrical marketplace. This wouldn’t happen until two years later, withTop Gun: Maverick.Tenet, on the other hand, underperformed at the box office; it was Nolan’s last film with “home studio” Warner Bros, because he jumped ship shortly afterward, and took his business to Universal. The science-fiction film has now been overtaken at the international box office, ironically enough, by one of W.B.’s biggest hits of 2025,F1.
The sports drama, directed byJoseph Kosinskiand starringBrad Pitt, hasgrossed $309 million at the international box officeso far. This puts it around $3 million ahead ofTenet, which concluded its run with around $360 million globally.F1has already grossed $100 million more, and will mostprobably pass the $500 million mark in a few days. It could also become the highest-grossing film of Pitt’s career, if it manages to pass the $530 million milestone globally.F1will overtake bothMr. & Mrs. SmithandTroyby this weekend.
The filmopened to positive reviews and a warm embrace from audiences.Tenet, on the other hand, wasmet withdivisive reviews, and wasn’t as well-received as Nolan’s other films. It holds a 70% score onRotten Tomatoes, where the critics' consensus reads, “A visually dazzling puzzle for film lovers to unlock,Tenetserves up all the cerebral spectacle audiences expect from a Christopher Nolan production.” Headlined byJohn David Washingtonand featuring a star-studded supporting cast,Tenetcombined Nolan’s flair for challenging narratives with old-fashioned espionage movie thrills.
A Sequel to ‘F1’ Has Been Discussed
F1is a rather old-fashioned Hollywood blockbuster itself, utilizing every trick in the book to deliver a crowd-pleasing big-screen experience. They’ve awarded it a solid 97% score onRotten Tomatoes, where the critics' consensus reads, “Driven by Brad Pitt’s laidback magnetism and sporting a souped-up engine courtesy of Joseph Kosinski’s kinetic direction,F1 The Moviebrings vintage cool across the finish line.” Already the top-grossing film produced by a tech company,F1could spawn a sequelas well. you’re able to watch the film in theaters, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
F1 is a sports drama that follows Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula 1 driver. After suffering a massive crash in the 1990s, Sonny is recruited by a struggling team owner to mentor and team up with a young racing prodigy named Joshua Pierce.
