Apple's film F1 exceeded expectations with a $144 million global launch, boosted by strong IMAX sales. The company's first box-office victory.

F1' is Apple's big-budget racing drama starring Brad Pitt. The iPhone maker was hoping for its first genuine box office hit.

It's lights out and away we go at the box office as "F1," a big-budget racing drama starring Brad Pitt, impressively revs to $55.6 million in its domestic opening weekend. With great reviews and a promising "A" grade on CinemaScore exit polls,