
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Original Films' high-octane racing drama "F1" gunned past expectations with an estimated $144 million worldwide launch, handing the tech giant its first bona-fide box-office victory while premium IMAX screens supplied nearly a fifth of the fuel.
What Happened: The Brad Pitt vehicle sped to $55.6 million in the U.S. and Canada, with IMAX patrons accounting for 23% of domestic sales, according to the company and studio estimates.