Apple Studios' "F1," a Brad Pitt racing thriller, achieved the studio's biggest opening weekend ever, exceeding $25 million from Friday and previews. Industry tracking varied due to the film's adult-skewing nature, but the film surpassed initial predictions. Conversely, Universal's "M3GAN 2.0" underperformed, projecting a $10.4 million opening weekend, significantly less than its predecessor and projections. Other films in the top five included "How to Train Your Dragon," "Elio," and "28 Years Later," each with varying degrees of success.

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