Apple TV to Premiere Brad Pitt's 'F1: The Movie' This Week, Just Ahead of Awards Season Buzz.
The highly-anticipated Formula 1 racing drama starring the Hollywood A-lister, Brad Pitt, finally hits streaming platforms this week exclusively on Apple TV. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film opens its digital streaming debut via premium video on demand on August 22. The movie follows Sonny Hayes (played by Pitt), a former racing phenom from the 1990s who makes a comeback to Formula 1 for one last shot at saving his team. However, as he navigates through high-speed racing and confronts his troubled past, Sonny finds that his teammates become fierce competitors. The movie also stars Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Kim Bodnia.
Rated PG-13, 'F1: The Movie' is an Apple Original Films production that begins its streaming video on demand run on Apple TV on Friday, December 12. New subscribers can take advantage of a free seven-day trial. The movie's awards season recognition began earlier this year when it was listed among the top 10 best films of 2025 by the National Board of Review.
In addition to its cinematic accolades, 'F1: The Movie' has garnered nominations for several Critics' Choice Awards, including Best Cinematography and Visual Effects. Its success in the awards circuit marks a significant partnership between Apple TV and Formula 1 racing, which will continue into 2026 with the Australian Grand Prix in March.
The highly-anticipated Formula 1 racing drama starring the Hollywood A-lister, Brad Pitt, finally hits streaming platforms this week exclusively on Apple TV. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film opens its digital streaming debut via premium video on demand on August 22. The movie follows Sonny Hayes (played by Pitt), a former racing phenom from the 1990s who makes a comeback to Formula 1 for one last shot at saving his team. However, as he navigates through high-speed racing and confronts his troubled past, Sonny finds that his teammates become fierce competitors. The movie also stars Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Kim Bodnia.
Rated PG-13, 'F1: The Movie' is an Apple Original Films production that begins its streaming video on demand run on Apple TV on Friday, December 12. New subscribers can take advantage of a free seven-day trial. The movie's awards season recognition began earlier this year when it was listed among the top 10 best films of 2025 by the National Board of Review.
In addition to its cinematic accolades, 'F1: The Movie' has garnered nominations for several Critics' Choice Awards, including Best Cinematography and Visual Effects. Its success in the awards circuit marks a significant partnership between Apple TV and Formula 1 racing, which will continue into 2026 with the Australian Grand Prix in March.
, I'm literally so hyped for this! Brad Pitt as a former racing phenom who makes a comeback is like something out of a movie dream come true 
! I've been waiting for what feels like forever to see this film and now it's finally coming to Apple TV on the 12th. Can you believe it's listed among the top 10 best films of 2025 already? The awards season buzz is real 
, and I'm here for all the cinematic accolades! F1 racing drama with Brad Pitt is like the ultimate combo - high-speed action meets Hollywood glamour 
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i mean who doesn't love formula 1 racing? anyway so i saw this documentary about brad pitts life last week and it was SO interesting he's actually really close to my aunties boyfriend lol. i don't know if its true but apparently he's super into vintage cars now like a total car enthusiast 
. plus, brad pitt in a lead role is a no-brainer! i'm so down to watch it this week and see what all the fuss is about 
... I mean, who thought it was a good idea to put Brad Pitt's movie on Apple TV? It just feels like a way for them to cash in on the awards buzz, you know? And what's with the whole streaming thing? Can't they just go to the cinema like normal people? Plus, have you seen the trailer for this movie? It looks pretty formulaic 
. And let's not forget about all these new streaming services popping up everywhere - when are we going to see some real innovation around here? Instead of just rehashing old formulas, can't they create something entirely new and exciting? I'm just waiting for someone to come along and shake things up... 
But what caught my attention is that it's premiering just before the awards season starts - seems like a pretty clever marketing strategy to me. The film has got some big names attached, like Javier Bardem and Damson Idris, so I'm hoping it's going to be good. And with Apple TV getting in on the action, maybe we'll see more original content like this? 
Fingers crossed that 'F1: The Movie' will be a speedway to success! 
Like, who wouldn't want to watch a racing drama starring one of Hollywood's most charming leading men? 
But seriously, I think it's interesting that the movie is premiering just ahead of awards season. Is it a strategy by Apple TV to capitalize on the buzz around Oscars contenders? 
The fact that it's listed among the top 10 best films of 2025 by the National Board of Review is also a huge nod to its quality 
! The movie's got some serious awards buzz going on, and I think it's awesome that Apple TV is giving fans a chance to check it out early 
. With the Oscars just around the corner, this could be the perfect movie to cozy up with during awards season. Plus, the fact that it's premiering on Apple TV means new subscribers can enjoy a free trial and catch some of the best films of 2025 without breaking the bank 
. All in all, I'm hyped for 'F1: The Movie' and I think it's gonna be an epic ride 
I bet F1: The Movie will do way better than that 
He's made an estimated $250 million in 2024 alone 
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... I mean, sure Brad Pitt is a big deal but does that really translate to an Oscar-worthy film? it's always the same story - Hollywood A-lister puts their name behind some mediocre script and suddenly it's a contender for awards season buzz 
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. And can we talk about how cool it is that Apple TV is teaming up with F1 racing for this partnership? It's like, they're taking it to the next level 
And I mean, with a PG-13 rating and all the buzz surrounding Formula 1 racing, this movie seems to have all the ingredients for a real contender. But you know what would've taken it from being just another awards hopeful? Some real world context... like, how does F1 relate to everyday life? Is it more than just high-speed chases on screen? That's where I think Apple TV might have missed the mark by not exploring that angle a bit more. 
I'm defo gonna check this out when it drops, even if my friends say I'll only watch it 'cause Pitt 