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Brad Pitt’s F1 Blockbuster Roars into Joburg: Catch It First at The Bioscope

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June 30, 2025

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The Bioscope brings fast-paced action and big-screen thrills to local racing fans

Johannesburg, gear up – Hollywood horsepower is pulling into 44 Stanley.

The Bioscope Independent Cinema is giving Joburgers a front-row seat to one of the most hyped movies of the year: Formula 1 – a fictional yet adrenaline-fuelled look into the high-stakes world of motorsport.

The screening run kicks off Friday, 4 July, and continues through the weekend until Sunday, 6 July 2025 – with multiple showtimes to suit your schedule. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, this is Formula 1 like you’ve never seen it: cinematic, dramatic, and roaring with grit. Oh, and it’s co-produced by Lewis Hamilton himself. Enough said.

From Crash to Comeback: The Story Behind the Speed

Set in the 1990s, the story follows Sonny Hayes – a once-rising F1 star whose career came to a screeching halt after a brutal accident. Thirty years later, a failing F1 team gives him a chance to return, but redemption isn’t as simple as getting back behind the wheel.

Racing alongside a young hotshot rookie, Sonny must navigate a world that’s faster, flashier, and far less forgiving than the one he left behind. What unfolds is part underdog drama, part high-speed spectacle – and totally unmissable on the big screen.

Why Joburg is Racing to The Bioscope

The Bioscope at 44 Stanley Avenue, Milpark, has long been the go-to for cult classics, indie favourites, and films that fall outside the mainstream. Now, it’s scored a major win by hosting multiple screenings of this blockbuster before it hits major cinemas.

With a mix of film lovers, racing fans, and starstruck Brad Pitt supporters already showing interest, it’s quickly becoming the hottest ticket in town.

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Confirmed screening dates:

Friday, 4 July, at 8pm
Saturday, 5 July, at 8pm
Sunday, 6 July, at 12:30pm (just before the British Grand Prix)
Tuesday, 8 July, at 7pm

Local Buzz & Global Pedigree

The social media chatter is already revving up. Many locals are calling it “Rush meets Maverick” – a nod to both F1 storytelling and director Kosinski’s past work. Others are excited to see Hamilton’s touch behind the scenes and Brad Pitt stepping into a role that celebrates the grind of racing, not just the glamour.

Globally, fans are treating this as a major event in both motorsport and film. For Joburg, it’s a rare chance to be part of the global premiere wave – without needing a flight to Cannes or Silverstone.

Should You Go?

If you love the roar of engines, the smell of popcorn, and a story that hits the brakes and the feels, this one’s for you. Whether you’re a diehard Formula 1 fan or just here to watch Brad Pitt burn rubber – The Bioscope’s screening is the place to be this July.