02 June 2025

Abu Dhabi to Host Regional Premiere of Brad Pitt’s F1® The Movie

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On June 25, 2025, Abu Dhabi will host the regional premiere of F1® The Movie, a high-profile international production led by Brad Pitt and produced by Apple Original Films in collaboration with Formula 1®. The event precedes the film’s official theatrical release across the Middle East on June 26.

A Global Production Anchored in the UAE

Partially filmed at Yas Marina Circuit during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2024, the movie represents a landmark collaboration between global film powerhouses and Abu Dhabi’s creative sector.

  • Director: Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick)

  • Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Brad Pitt, Lewis Hamilton, and Plan B Entertainment

  • Distribution: Warner Bros. Pictures, including IMAX release

  • Local support: Creative Media Authority and Emirates News Agency (WAM)

The screenplay is written by Academy Award-nominee Ehren Kruger, based on a story developed by Kosinski and Kruger.

Abu Dhabi’s Growing Role in the Global Creative Economy

Mohamed Dobay, Acting Director General of the Creative Media Authority, emphasized the significance of the project:

“The production has had a substantial impact on Abu Dhabi’s creative ecosystem—not only in terms of time spent filming, but also economic value generated. Hosting the regional premiere marks a fitting culmination to this international collaboration and our first official partnership with Apple Original Films.”

Over the course of three years, the film’s production team returned to Abu Dhabi multiple times, solidifying the emirate’s reputation as a reliable destination for major cinematic ventures.

Implications for Investors and the Real Estate Sector

Beyond its cultural value, this premiere reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a rising destination for global events, media production, and tourism—all of which have tangible effects on real estate demand and investment performance:

  • Increased international visibility of key filming locations like Yas Island

  • Infrastructure development and higher tourism footfall in event-centric areas

  • Enhanced long-term property value in strategically positioned districts

SPI Dubai closely monitors macroeconomic and cultural trends that impact real estate values in the UAE. We offer investors access to high-potential residential and commercial properties in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai—especially in districts that benefit from global exposure and long-term development plans.

Contact us today to explore investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi’s most dynamic and internationally visible locations.