After its theatrical run, the film set in the top category of motorsports now has a streaming release date: Apple has set December 12th for the launch of F1: The Movie within its Apple TV service (formerly Apple TV+).
The feature film, directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, arrives on the platform as one of the Apple Original Films' strongest titles of the year, after earning a worldwide box office total of nearly $629 million.
Date, platform and availability
Apple has confirmed that the film will be added to its service's catalog on 12 December 2025 Friday, maintaining its commitment to staggered releases between the big screen and streaming.
It is worth remembering that the company has simplified the branding of the service: Apple TV+ is now called Apple TV, a change announced alongside the film's streaming release.
Before its arrival at the subscription, the film could be Buy or rent digitally from August 22, and even enjoyed an IMAX re-release on August 8 for its theatrical visual value.
Cast and synopsis
The story follows Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a former Formula 1 star who, three decades after a serious accident, returns to racing to help a team on the brink of collapse.
Recruited by his former teammate Rubén Cervantes (Javier Bardem)Hayes shares a garage with the young talent Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), with whom he maintains a rivalry as intense as his search for redemption.
The cast is completed with names like Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles and Kim Bodnia, adding substance to a cast designed for a large-scale sports drama.
Creative team and filming
Behind the scenes is Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Lewis Hamilton, a combination that underlines the project's ambition and authenticity.
The production was developed during real Grand Prix weekends, integrating into the Formula 1 calendar to capture footage on real circuits and paddocks.
In the sound section, the film has music signed by Hans Zimmer, a key reinforcement to accompany the film's high-speed narrative.
Ticket office, reception and windows
Released in theaters on June 27th, 2025, F1: The film accumulates around 629 million dollars, placing it as the most successful Apple Original title of the year and one of the biggest recent successes in sports cinema.
Commercial performance led to a IMAX re-release and an early digital window, before making the leap to streaming; a strategy Apple has been fine-tuning with its high-profile releases.
Critics and the public have highlighted the spectacular nature of the racing sequences and the technical display, with some reservations about the familiarity of certain dramatic elements.
Technical quality and formats
On Apple TV, the film will be available in 4K with Dolby Vision, taking advantage of the dynamic range for scenes with great contrast and color.
The platform also offers Dolby Atmos sound, a plus for those looking for a more immersive experience in on-track sequences.
The official duration is 155 minutes, with an estimated budget of between $200 and $300 million aimed at ensuring the realism of filming on circuits.
Apple's Strategy and Context
The streaming release coincides with the Apple TV identity change, a move with which the company seeks to unify the nomenclature between service, app and hardware.
The impact of the project has been significant at the corporate level: reports in the specialized press point to Apple's increased interest in the Formula 1 ecosystem, reinforcing its positioning in premium entertainment.
The combination of box office, brand value and technical proposition places F1: The Movie as a pillar of the film catalogue from the platform for the Christmas season.
With the date already set, those who did not see it in theaters and those who want to repeat the session will be able to access the film. from December 12 on Apple TV, with the same high-quality visual and sound approach that characterized it in theaters.
