'F1: The Movie' roars to $55.6 million opening weekend in US, Canada

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA :The high-octane racing film "F1: The Movie" brought in $55.6 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada.

The movie, which stars Brad Pitt as a Formula 1 racer who returns to the track after an accident nearly ended his career, blew past the $45 million to $55 million pre-weekend domestic forecast from The Box Office Company.

Worldwide receipts topped $88 million, propelled by the sport's strong fan base in Europe and Latin America. 

(Editing by Mark Porter)