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Hollywood Desk, Delhi Magazine: This weekend marks a high-stakes cinematic clash in Hollywood, as two highly anticipated films, F1 and M3GAN 2.0, hit theatres worldwide on June 27, 2025. One roars with the intensity of Formula 1 racing and the other brings back the terrifying AI doll in a new, deadlier avatar. Both films are drawing massive global attention and are poised to lead the box office across key markets, including India.
Brad Pitt Returns to the Fast Lane with “F1”
Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), F1 is one of the most technically ambitious sports dramas ever made. It stars Brad Pitt as a former Formula 1 driver who returns from retirement to mentor a young racer in a fictional F1 team called “APXGP.”
But F1 isn’t just another sports movie. In an industry first, real-time footage was shot during actual Formula 1 races in 2023 and 2024, with Pitt and co-stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem participating on real F1 tracks. The film is produced by Apple Studios, in association with F1 legends Lewis Hamilton and Jerry Bruckheimer, ensuring authenticity on and off the screen.
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Why It Matters:
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The movie offers unprecedented realism with real pit crews, tracks, and team environments.
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It explores mentorship, rivalry, the politics of motorsport, and the emotional cost of high-speed ambition.
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Brad Pitt, at 61, received global praise for doing many of his own racing sequences.
Early reviews call it “visually electric,” “emotionally grounded,” and “a career reinvention for Pitt.”
“M3GAN 2.0” – The Killer Doll Evolves
The chilling sequel to 2023’s viral hit M3GAN is back — and more dangerous than ever. M3GAN 2.0 returns with Allison Williams as roboticist Gemma, who now works with global tech firms to deploy AI companions for security. But when a rogue prototype of M3GAN escapes control, it triggers a terrifying spiral of violence with military consequences.
Directed by Gerard Johnstone and written by Akela Cooper, the sequel builds on the themes of artificial intelligence, autonomy, and the ethics of child companionship in a tech-dependent world.
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M3GAN 2.0 features military-grade upgrades to the doll, giving it enhanced strength, learning capabilities, and lethal instincts.
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The film introduces new cast members including Brian Tyree Henry and Milly Shapiro in key roles.
Social media is already abuzz with clips and scenes showing a more agile, more emotionally manipulative version of M3GAN. Horror fans are calling it “the Terminator of AI horror” and a “darkly comic tech warning.”
Opening Weekend Buzz
The two films offer contrasting yet complementary experiences:
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F1 is about speed, redemption, and pushing physical limits.
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M3GAN 2.0 is psychological, unsettling, and tech-heavy.
Initial trade reports from the U.S. and U.K. suggest F1 may dominate international box office numbers due to its broader family appeal and racing fandom. However, M3GAN 2.0 is gaining strong traction among Gen Z viewers and horror enthusiasts, particularly in night shows and urban multiplexes.
Final Take
With F1 delivering real-world speed and M3GAN 2.0 bringing future-tech terror, this double release weekend showcases Hollywood’s expanding genre diversity. From emotional sports drama to dystopian horror, the global audience has much to feast on at the theatres this week.
Delhi Magazine will continue tracking box office trends and fan responses in the coming days. Stay tuned for reviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and more.
