After a truly record-breaking theatrical run, F1 The Movie OTT Release Date is finally here. This isn’t just any race film – it’s Apple Original Films’ biggest theatrical hit yet, and it hits Apple TV on Friday, December 12, 2025. Apple
The Dream Team Behind the Wheel
At the heart of this cinematic powerhouse is Joseph Kosinski, the same visionary director behind Top Gun: Maverick and Tron: Legacy. His signature mix of sleek visuals, intense action, and emotional stakes revs full throttle here. Geeks Under Grace+2Wikipedia+2
On screen, Brad Pitt plays Sonny Hayes – once F1’s golden boy, now a dogged veteran returning for one last shot. He’s joined by Damson Idris (as hotshot rookie Joshua Pearce), Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, and Tobias Menzies, among others. Wikipedia
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What Went Down on the Big Screen (And Why Everyone’s Talking)
Since its theatrical release on June 27, 2025, F1 The Movie has shattered expectations:
- It has grossed over $629 million at the global box office, making it not only the highest-grossing original live-action film of the year but also Brad Pitt’s biggest box office hit to date. Wikipedia+1
- Critics and fans have been on board: it earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82% from critics and a blazing 97% audience score, per Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes
- On IMDb, it’s rated 7.7/10, showing that viewers are loving the ride. IMDb
- Over on Letterboxd, it’s among the top 50 films of the year – racers and film nerds both are calling it a thrilling underdog story done right. Koimoi
The Story That Makes Your Heart Race
Logline time: Sonny Hayes was once Formula 1’s brightest phenom – until a crash derailed everything. Thirty years later, his old teammate (played by Bardem) asks him back to revive their struggling team. He returns, mentors a young up-and-comer, and re-enters the fiercest racetrack rivalry of his life. But in F1, your teammate can also be your deadliest competitor. Rotten Tomatoes+2Wikipedia+2
Get Hyped – Because This Is More Than a Streaming Drop
- For fans: This is your movie. Those thunderous race sequences, real F1 footage shot on actual Grand Prix weekends, and Jospeh Kosinski’s cinematic signature – it all comes home.
- For newcomers: Don’t worry if you’re not an F1 expert. The emotional core – redemption, mentorship, second chances – makes the film as much a drama as it is a race.
- For film lovers: If you loved Top Gun: Maverick or Tron: Legacy, this is the kind of spectacle Joseph Kosinski does best. Expect jaw-dropping visuals, a killer Hans Zimmer-inspired score, and a story that rides in the fast lane of your heart.
So, mark your calendars, set a reminder – the F1 The Movie OTT release date is December 12, and it’s your ticket back behind the wheel for a pulse-pounding, emotionally charged racing epic.
