Apple Original Films’ Blockbuster Feature Film F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, is heading to Apple TV+ to make its global streaming debut.
Apple Original Films announced today that “F1: The Movie,” the highest-grossing sports film of all time starring Brad Pitt and helmed by director Joseph Kosinski, will make its global streaming debut on Apple TV. This will occur on Friday, December 12, following its record-breaking theatrical run.
Since its wide theatrical release on June 27, 2025, “F1: The Movie” has broken records. It debuted at #1 and crossed $629 million at the global box office. In addition to being the highest-grossing sports film, “F1: The Movie” is this year’s highest-grossing original feature. It is also the biggest opening for an original live-action film in the US in the last five years, as well as Brad Pitt’s highest-grossing feature to date. The film boasts an A CinemaScore, along with a soaring 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It continues to fuel wide acclaim as the most authentic racing feature ever made.
JERRY BRUCKHEIMER
“It’s been thrilling to see audiences around the world embrace ‘F1 The Movie’ in theaters,” said producer Jerry Bruckheimer. “Now, we’re beyond excited to bring this exhilarating, cinematic ride to fans everywhere through Apple TV’s unparalleled global reach. Partnering with Apple and Formula 1 has been an incredible journey, and we’re proud that even more viewers, from every corner of the world, will get to experience the heart-pounding action and passion that defines ‘F1.’”
PREMISE
Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s. This was until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem). Ruben, the owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team, is on the verge of collapse. He convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team. Sonny aims to be the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie, intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him. He finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition — and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
BEHIND THE CAMERAS
Kosinski (“Top Gun: Maverick”) directs and produces the feature alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films. And Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment. And Lewis Hamilton under his Dawn Apollo Films banner. The film has been produced in partnership with Formula 1 and the F1 community, encompassing the 10 F1 teams, their drivers, the FIA, and race promoters. Academy Award-nominee Ehren Kruger (“Top Gun: Maverick”) writes the screenplay. Copper CEO Penni Thow serves as executive producer.
BEYOND THE BOX OFFICE
Beyond the box office, “F1: The Movie” has ignited a global music phenomenon with F1: The Album. The star-studded, high-octane soundtrack has surged past 600,000 albums sold worldwide. It is also nearing 1 billion global streams. Currently dominating Billboard’s Top Movie Songs chart with seven of the top ten tracks, the album is powered by Tate McRae’s two-time VMA-nominated smash hit “Just Keep Watching.” With over 4 billion views across short-form video platforms, F1: The Album has become a defining music moment of 2025. It is a vital part of the film’s cultural impact.
Apple TV+ is now simply Apple TV, with a vibrant new identity. Ahead of its global streaming debut on Apple TV, the film continues to be available for purchase on participating digital platforms, including the Apple TV app, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango At Home, and more.
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