Apple’s high-profile Formula 1 movie, produced by Apple Studios and starring Brad Pitt, has quickly become one of the biggest film releases of 2025. Following its successful global theatrical run, many fans are now asking when and how they can watch it at home. Apple has officially confirmed the release path for streaming, digital purchase, and rentals.
The movie was distributed by Apple in collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures, which handled theatrical distribution worldwide. After dominating box office charts, Apple is now bringing the film to its digital platforms. The release strategy closely mirrors Apple’s other blockbuster titles, where exclusivity on Apple TV+ is paired with standard digital release options.
Viewers who want to stream the movie will need an active Apple TV+ subscription. The film is set to debut on Apple TV+ after its theatrical run concludes, following a short window of exclusivity for theaters. For those who prefer ownership, Apple is also making the film available for purchase or rental through the Apple TV app’s digital storefront, ensuring flexibility for both casual viewers and collectors.
Where and when you can watch the F1 movie
- Apple TV+ streaming: The movie will be included in the subscription service after its theatrical exclusivity ends.
- Digital purchase: Available in the Apple TV app for a one-time purchase, giving users permanent access.
- Digital rental: Also offered in the Apple TV app for a limited 48-hour viewing period.
- Other platforms: Currently, there is no confirmation the film will be available on third-party streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, as Apple typically keeps major releases exclusive.
Apple’s F1 movie is expected to follow the same hybrid model as Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” both of which arrived on Apple TV+ after theaters while being available for purchase and rental in digital stores. This approach allows Apple to maximize both box office revenue and long-term subscriber growth for Apple TV+.
The combination of star power, high-octane Formula 1 racing sequences, and Apple’s global distribution strategy makes this one of the most anticipated streaming releases of the year. Fans will soon have multiple options to experience the film, whether by subscribing to Apple TV+, renting it for a weekend watch, or adding it permanently to their digital collection.
