Thescreescore – Joseph Kosinski, director of the box-office-smashing F1: The Movie, recently spilled some intriguing details about the film’s enigmatic post-credits scene in an interview with GQ. The adrenaline-fueled racing drama, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, has already defied expectations, earning rave reviews and setting box office records. But it’s the final moments, featuring a desert race, that have fans buzzing about a potential sequel.
Kosinski revealed that the Baja 1000 sequence, initially intended for the film’s opening, was ultimately scrapped in favor of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, a decision influenced by producer Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff. While the director remained tight-lipped about concrete sequel plans, his comments were far from dismissive. "That’s up for the audience to decide," Kosinski stated, adding, "I think we leave it on a really open-ended moment for Sonny, for Kate, and for Joshua. So yeah, there’s certainly more to tell of the APXGP team, and where Sonny Hayes goes from here. But that’s not my decision."
This ambiguous statement leaves the door wide open for a continuation of Sonny Hayes’s (Pitt) story. The film depicts Hayes, a former F1 driver, reluctantly returning to the sport to mentor a rookie driver (Idris) for the struggling APX Grand Prix team. While the post-credits scene shows Hayes continuing to race, it cleverly positions the events of F1: The Movie as just one chapter in his ongoing, high-octane journey. Could he return to APX, perhaps in a different capacity? Or will we see him behind the wheel for another team? The possibilities are endless.
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The film’s financial success is, of course, a crucial factor in determining the future of the franchise. With a reported $200 million budget, the film’s long-term profitability remains to be seen. However, Kosinski’s carefully crafted ambiguity, combined with the film’s positive reception and box office performance, suggests that the future of F1: The Movie is far from decided. The post-credits scene, a perfectly picturesque coda for Sonny Hayes, serves as both a satisfying conclusion and a tantalizing glimpse into what could be. The question now rests with the audience: do they want more? Only time will tell if the checkered flag has been waved or if this is just the start of a new race. Source: GQ. Visit thescreescore.com for more updates.
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