Apple's Formula 1 movie, 'F1,' directed by Joseph Kosinski, is exceeding box office expectations globally. Early estimates suggest a $39.5 million international opening weekend from 78 markets, projected to reach $80-85 million by Sunday. Domestically, the film is also performing strongly, pushing the global opening towards $140 million, a record for an Apple film. Strong word-of-mouth and the popularity of Formula 1 are contributing to its success. Top markets include the UK, France, and Mexico, with China and Korea also performing well.

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