Overview

• F1: The Movie has now earned more than $509 million globally, eclipsing Apple’s previous theatrical bests like Napoleon and Killers of the Flower Moon.
• The racing drama is set to return to IMAX screens on August 8 as part of a push to sustain box office momentum.
• A premium video-on-demand release is scheduled for mid-August, with the exact Apple TV+ streaming date still unconfirmed.
• Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, the film holds an 82% critic rating and 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and drew praise from Apple CEO Tim Cook.
• Multiple reports indicate that Apple is nearing a nine-figure deal to replace ESPN as the U.S. Formula 1 broadcast rights holder from 2026.