F1: The Movie has officially arrived on Apple TV, and subscribers can now stream it for free. After months of theatrical buzz and digital rentals, the blockbuster is finally available on Apple’s streaming service. Anyone who has not subscribed yet can start a seven day free trial and watch it immediately.
This release answers one of the biggest questions fans have been searching for over the last few weeks. Everyone wanted to know when the Brad Pitt F1 movie would start streaming and whether it would be included in the Apple TV subscription. The answer is yes.
Brad Pitt brings Hollywood Energy to Formula 1
F1 stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a retired racing veteran who returns to the grid to help a struggling team called APX GP. Damson Idris joins him as the ambitious young teammate Joshua Pearce. The story follows a familiar underdog sports structure, but it remains engaging because the world of Formula 1 naturally adds pressure, speed, and spectacle.
The movie knows exactly what people are tuning in for. Viewers want racing sequences that feel real. They want onboard shots that look like the real F1 broadcasts. They want something that feels authentic rather than another movie with a few cars and a green screen.
A Massive Production that Shows Up on Screen
F1 was one of Apple’s most expensive films to date. Reports put the production cost above 250 million dollars. For context, that is more than the annual budget of some mid-field F1 teams.
That money shows up immediately.
The production worked with Mercedes to build modified F2 cars styled to look like modern F1 machines. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris actually drove these cars at real F1 race weekends throughout the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Filming happened during breaks in official sessions, which allowed the crew to capture realistic racing footage with the real paddock atmosphere.
Whenever the APX GP cars appear on track alongside real F1 cars, visual effects are used to blend everything together. The result is surprisingly seamless and often more convincing than expected. Dedicated F1 fans will recognize specific corners, overtakes, track environments, and even real race references hidden throughout the film.
A Surprising Box Office Hit
Before its release, many industry analysts doubted that Apple would ever make its money back. Instead, F1 became a global success and earned more than 630 million dollars worldwide. The strong theatrical performance has now transitioned into a major streaming moment for Apple TV.
How to Watch F1: The Movie on Apple TV
You can stream the movie directly in the Apple TV app on:
- iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Android phones
- Apple TV set top boxes
- PlayStation and Xbox
- Amazon Fire TV and Roku
- Any browser at tv.apple.com
An Apple TV subscription is required, or users can access it through any Apple One bundle with Family Sharing support. If you prefer buying or renting instead of subscribing, the movie is also available on Amazon Prime Video and other digital stores.
What this Means for Apple’s Future Films
F1 was a major test for Apple’s movie strategy. If it failed, many expected Apple to retreat from theatrical releases. It did the opposite. Execs have confirmed more major theatrical releases are coming in 2026, although Apple has not announced the next big title.
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