What happens when Hollywood royalty meets anime royalty? You get Brad Pitt channelling serious Kaneda energy in his new Formula 1 movie poster, and we are NOT okay (in the best way).
The poster for “F1: The Movie” just dropped, and it is a neon-drenched love letter to Katsuhiro Otomo’s legendary anime “Akira.”
Check the trailer below:
You have got Pitt walking toward a sleek F1 car, helmet in hand, with the exact same swagger Kaneda had when approaching his red bike.
Coincidence? Nah fam, this is a direct homage, and we are obsessed. The internet’s anime detectives (aka everyone on Reddit) were quick to spot the resemblance, and social media lit up like Tokyo 3.
This mashup of anime x Hollywood x high-speed motorsports is honestly what crossover dreams are made of. With Pitt not only starring but also co-producing the film, it is clear that he (or someone on his team) is a man of culture and knows their anime references.
F1 fans might come for the adrenaline-fueled racing, but otakus? We are showing up for the anime aesthetics. If this is the energy the film is bringing to the track, consider us strapped in. Vroom vroom, Kaneda style.
F1: The Movie (2025) full cast and crew
Here’s a full list of the cast and crew from F1: The Movie –
- Director: Joseph Kosinski
- Writers: Joseph Kosinski, Ehren Kruger
- Stars: Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon
- Other actors include:
- Tobias Menzies
- Damson Idris
- Joshua Pearce
- Simone Ashley
- Liz Kingsman
- Kim Bodnia
- Lewis Hamilton
- Emelina Adams
- Sarah Niles
- Callie Cooke
- Abdul Salis
- Joseph Balderrama
- Natalia Shipkova
- Samson Kayo
- Will Merrick
- Rachel Walters
- Molly Hart
Now that you know about F1: The Movie, do check out our full Superman 2025 official trailer breakdown as well as the Rick and Morty season 8 full release schedule.
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