Formula 1 News: F1 The Movie Digital and Streaming Release Dates

Apple has a high-octane announcement: Brad Pitt’s racing thriller F1: The Movie hits streaming on Friday, December 12, capping off its blockbuster theatrical sprint. The news dropped Monday, but it came bundled with a curveball: Apple TV+ is ditching the “+” to become simply “Apple TV,” complete with what the company touts as a “vibrant new identity.”

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How vibrant? We’ll see. For now, it’s just plain confusing—sharing the exact same name as Apple’s set-top box hardware and its streaming hub app.

Since blasting into theaters on June 27, 2025, F1 has rewritten the record books. It rocketed to No. 1 at the box office, racking up over $629 million worldwide to claim the crown as the highest-grossing sports movie ever and this year’s top original feature. Stateside, it notched the biggest opening weekend for an original live-action film in five years, while marking Pitt’s personal box-office best. Globally, it’s the seventh-highest earner of 2025.

Fans can’t get enough: The flick snagged an “A” CinemaScore and a stellar 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics and gearheads hail it as the most pulse-pounding, authentic racing saga on screen, thanks to the crew’s bold choice to film amid real Grand Prix chaos—racing wheel-to-wheel with F1’s elite.

“It’s been thrilling to see audiences around the world embrace F1: The Movie in theaters,” gushed producer Jerry Bruckheimer. “Now, we’re beyond excited to bring this exhilarating, cinematic ride to fans everywhere through Apple TV’s unparalleled global reach.”

The adrenaline hasn’t stopped at the multiplex. The tie-in soundtrack, F1: The Album, has sold over 650,000 copies worldwide and amassed more than a billion streams, owning Billboard’s Top Movie Songs chart with seven of the top 10 spots.

Tucked away at the tail end of Apple’s press release, the rebrand got just one throwaway line: “Apple TV+ is now simply Apple TV, with a vibrant new identity.” Don’t look for changes yet—Apple’s site and apps are still flying the old flag, and details on this “vibrant” overhaul remain as elusive as a perfect pit stop. Why drop the “+”? Your guess is as good as ours, but expect some viewer whiplash in the fast lane.

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After a thrilling theatrical run that immersed audiences in the high-octane world of Formula 1, F1: The Movie has proven to be a box office juggernaut, grossing over $628 million worldwide to date, making it the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2025 and the highest-grossing sports movie ever.

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Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, the film has also become the highest-grossing movie of Pitt’s career, surpassing more than three dozen of his previous releases.

Despite its hefty $200–$300 million production budget and an estimated $100 million in marketing costs, the film’s strong performance, bolstered by $60 million from IMAX screenings, marks a significant win for Apple Studios.

After the thrilling theatrical run that immersed audiences in the high-octane world of Formula 1, F1: The Movie is set to race onto digital and streaming platforms. For fans who missed the big screen experience or want to relive the excitement at home, here’s everything you need to know about its upcoming releases.

Digital Release Date

F1: The Movie will be available to rent or buy on digital platforms starting August 22, 2025. Fans can access it on major services like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google TV, and Vudu, depending on their region. Whether you’re eager to own it for endless rewatches or just want to rent it for a weekend watch party, this digital rollout offers flexibility for all.

Streaming Release Date

For those waiting to stream, F1: The Movie will debut on Peacock in the U.S. on October 10, 2025, less than two months after its digital release. This streaming launch ensures the film reaches an even wider audience, bringing the adrenaline of Formula 1 straight to your screen.

With its cinematic dive into the beloved motorsport, F1: The Movie is ready to captivate fans at home, whether through digital purchase or streaming convenience.