Apple Original Films has announced that F1 The Movie, the highest-grossing sports film in history starring Brad Pitt, will make its global streaming debut on Apple TV on Friday, 12th December 2025, following its record-breaking theatrical success.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film has become a global phenomenon since its theatrical release on June 27, 2025, amassing over $629 million worldwide.
It not only stands as the biggest sports film ever made but also the year’s highest-grossing original feature & Brad Pitt’s most successful film to date.
The movie earned an A CinemaScore & boasts a 97% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, earning widespread praise for its realism and technical brilliance hailed as the most authentic Formula 1 portrayal ever put on screen.
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said it was thrilling to see audiences around the world embrace F1 The Movie in theaters, adding that the film’s upcoming global streaming release will allow fans everywhere to experience the heart pounding action & passion that defines Formula 1.
The film follows Sonny Hayes, a gifted F1 driver from the 1990s whose career was cut short by a devastating crash. Decades later, he’s drawn back into the high octane world by former teammate Ruben Cervantes, who needs Hayes experience to save his struggling Formula 1 team.
Alongside Joshua Pearce, a young & ambitious rookie, Hayes faces not only his competitors but also his past discovering that redemption, like racing is never a solo pursuit.
Shot during real Grand Prix weekends, the film’s production team including 7 time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton as producer captured authentic race footage against the backdrop of live Formula 1 events.
The cast features Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia & Javier Bardem, with Hans Zimmer composing the score.
Beyond its cinematic triumph, F1 The Movie has driven a cultural wave with F1: The Album, a chart-topping soundtrack that’s sold over six hundred and fifty thousand copies & surpassed 1 billion streams globally.
Featuring Tate McRae’s viral hit “Just Keep Watching”, the album dominates Billboard’s Top Movie Songs chart & has become one of the year’s biggest musical sensations.
Distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film was produced by Monolith Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Plan B Entertainment & Dawn Apollo Films.
Ahead of its Apple TV release, F1 The Movie remains available for purchase on major digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video & Fandango at Home. #AppleTV#Sports#Films#History#BradPitt
