F1 OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Brad Pitt's Formula One Sports Thriller

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up against the superheroes, video game adaptations, and live-action remakes, Apple Original Films' sports saga F1 has stuck around for a winning lap at the box office. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, F1 is set to make its OTT debut on Apple TV, a little less than two months from now, on December 12. Starring Brad Pitt, F1 is the highest-grossing original of 2025 so far.

F1 to have its digital premiere on Apple TV

On social media, Apple TV officially announced, "#F1TheMovie is streaming exclusively on Apple TV starting December 12." The sports film had a record-breaking theatrical run, earning $629 million at the global box office. It spent 168 days in theatres and became Brad Pitt's highest-grossing feature to date. It was universally praised by critics and has a 97 per cent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

In a statement, producer Jerry Bruckheimer shared, "It’s been thrilling to see audiences around the world embrace F1: The Movie in theaters. Now, we’re beyond excited to bring this exhilarating, cinematic ride to fans everywhere through Apple TV’s unparalleled global reach. Partnering with Apple and Formula 1 has been an incredible journey, and we’re proud that even more viewers, from every corner of the world, will get to experience the heart-pounding action and passion that defines F1.”ALSO READ: F1 Movie Review: Brad Pitt Hits Top Gear In This Riveting Ride Through Speed, Ego, And RedemptionCo-written by Kosinski and Ehren Kruger, the sports saga follows Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula phenom in the 1990s whose career was cut short by an accident. He returns after 30 years as a racer-on-hire by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), whose team is struggling and needs a boost. Sonny goes up against the hotshot rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), and the duo create a fierce rivalry. F1 also features Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Kim Bodnia. It was filmed during actual Grand Prix weekends during 2023 and 2024.