The upcoming premiere of F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and produced by lewis Hamilton, is generating meaningful buzz, with early reactions indicating a potential blockbuster.

Following a press screening last night, critics shared their initial thoughts on the film.

Initial reactions: “So freaking good”

According to Variety,early reactions to F1: The Movie are overwhelmingly positive,even from viewers who aren’t typically fans of Formula 1 racing. Maude Garrett of The Nerdist and Breakroom, for example, expressed enthusiasm:

Jazz Tangcay of Variety echoed this sentiment, praising the film’s technical achievements:

Erik Davis, Managing Director at Fandango, and pop culture writer Bernard Smalls also added to the chorus of praise, suggesting the film could be a major success.

“It’s Pearce, down the insideeeee” WOW! @F1Movie is an action-packed thrilling look at the world of F1 racing, with lots of grit.

Inspiration from Streaming?

Variety notes that director Joseph Kosinski credited a popular streaming series as his gateway to the world of Formula 1:

During a virtual press conference earlier this year, [director Joseph] kosinski discussed the making of the film, explaining that he became a fan of Formula 1 racing after discovering Netflix’s “Drive to Survive” series during the COVID pandemic.

Irrespective of its origins,the positive early reactions are a promising sign for the film.

The involvement of Brad Pitt, director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Remember The Titans), cinematographer Claudio Miranda (The Curious Case of benjamin Button), and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton generated significant anticipation for the project.

While hype doesn’t always translate to success, this film appears poised to deliver.

‘F1: The Movie’ is scheduled to premiere internationally on June 25,followed by a U.S. release in theaters and IMAX on June 27.