But the movie cost at least $350 million to make and market, analysts said, so it will need to attract substantial crowds in the weeks ahead to make money.

Apple has its first box-office hit. “F1 The Movie” debuted with $55.6 million in North American theaters and $144 million globally over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, handing the tech company easily its biggest opening yet.

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton released a video talking about the newly released "F1" movie. Hamilton is stepping into the film world with "F1," officially listed as a producer on the movie and playing a crucial role in its development.