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Written and directed by Curry Barker — a 26-year-old film-school dropout who gained popularity on YouTube and TikTok — the movie has grossed $104.8 million in the U.S. and $148 million worldwide.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The first edition of the "The Fast and the Furious", a street-racing thriller, helped launch a franchise that has grossed more than seven billion dollars worldwide, according to industry figures.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

To date, it has grossed more than $80 million in the United States and Canada.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Disney’s “Zootopia 2,” for instance, has grossed more than $1.8 billion in global box office revenue, with more than $426 million domestically.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Apple made a massive bet on viewers’ more general interest in the sport earlier this year with its Brad Pitt summer blockbuster “F1,” which the company said has grossed nearly $630 million globally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025