B rad Pitt’s F1 is off and running with a remarkable box office launch that, like F1 racing itself, doesn’t look like it will be slowing down anytime soon. One of the movie’s co-stars, Sarah Niles, says she was sure the movie would be a hit at the premiere, all thanks to Tom Cruise.

Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise spent years trying to make their version of "Ford v. Ferrari" with "F1" director Joseph Kosinski.

The roles of Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby eventually went to Christian Bale and Matt Damon, respectively, while James Mangold directed.