After dominating theaters all summer, “F1 The Movie” is ready to speed into homes. Apple has officially announced that the record-breaking Brad Pitt film will make its global streaming debut on Apple TV on December 12, 2025.
The timing also marks a new chapter for Apple’s streaming platform itself. As part of the release, Apple has dropped the “+” from its name, rebranding from Apple TV+ to simply Apple TV with a refreshed identity that emphasizes its growing catalogue of original films.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick, the high-octane drama follows Pitt’s character Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula 1 driver who returns to the track to help a struggling team and mentor a young rookie. The film co-stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Tobias Menzies, while real-life F1 legend Lewis Hamilton serves as one of the producers, ensuring that the film’s racing sequences feel as authentic as possible.
Released in June 2025, F1 became a phenomenon, earning more than $629 million worldwide. That total makes it Brad Pitt’s highest-grossing film and Apple’s most successful theatrical release to date. It even became one of just six movies in 2025 to cross the $600 million milestone, benefiting from glowing word-of-mouth, repeat IMAX screenings, and global fan enthusiasm.
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer described the collaboration with Apple as “an exhilarating, cinematic ride that brought Formula 1 to life for audiences everywhere.” The film received strong audience scores, including a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and an A CinemaScore.
For Apple, “F1 The Movie” represents more than a box-office win. It signals the company’s continued push into event-scale filmmaking, now reinforced by the simplified Apple TV brand. The platform’s growing slate of high-profile titles and this December premiere suggest Apple is positioning itself as a serious rival to Hollywood’s biggest studios and streaming players.
After a limited IMAX re-release and a successful digital run, the film’s December 12 streaming launch closes out a months-long rollout that began on the racetrack and will now finish on the small screen. It’s a fitting finale for Apple’s fastest hit yet — and perhaps a warm-up lap for even bigger F1 partnerships ahead.
