Fasten your seatbelts—Brad Pitt’s F1: The Movie isn’t slowing down anytime soon. After dominating the global box office with over $620 million in ticket sales, the high-octane sports drama is heading to Apple TV on December 12th, giving fans a front-row seat to one of 2025’s biggest cinematic triumphs.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), F1 puts the pedal to the metal on emotion, adrenaline, and redemption. The story follows Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a retired racing legend who roars back onto the Formula 1 circuit after a 30-year hiatus to save a struggling team from collapse. Supported by an all-star cast that includes Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Tobias Menzies, the film perfectly blends high-speed spectacle with human storytelling—making it far more than just another sports flick.
Since its theatrical debut on June 27th, 2025, F1 has been burning rubber across record books. With global earnings of $628.8 million on a $200–300 million budget, it became not only the highest-grossing auto racing film of all time but also Apple Studios’ biggest box office success and the top-grossing film of Pitt’s career.
Critics and audiences alike cheered for F1’s precision storytelling and emotional horsepower. The film boasts an impressive 82% Tomatometer and a near-perfect 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, landing it in the rare “Certified Fresh” and “Verified Hot” category—a testament to its mass appeal and cinematic craftsmanship.
For Brad Pitt, F1 marks a thrilling return to blockbuster form. While the Oscar winner has spent recent years exploring creative producing and character-driven projects, this film reaffirms his timeless on-screen charisma and commitment to physically demanding, emotionally charged roles. His portrayal of Hayes captures both the grit of competition and the quiet introspection of a man chasing legacy over victory.
Bringing F1 to Apple TV this December is a strategic move that ensures the film’s momentum continues through the holiday season. As families and film lovers settle in for year-end viewing, Apple is positioning F1 as both a prestige title and a streaming sensation—fueling fresh conversation and drawing in those who missed the theatrical run.
And the race may not be over. Following its critical and commercial success, sources close to Apple Studios have hinted that an F1 sequel is already being discussed. While details remain under wraps, insiders suggest a follow-up could explore international circuits or deeper mentor-protégé dynamics—with Pitt reportedly open to returning behind the wheel.
Whether viewed in theaters or streamed from the comfort of home, F1: The Movie has proven itself a rare breed: a blockbuster with brains, heart, and horsepower. And now, with its streaming release on Apple TV December 12th, the race continues! Only this time, it’s speeding straight into your living room.
