F1 OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can stream Brad Pitt's record-breaking sports drama

Brad Pitt's record-breaking F1 film, a $629M hit, streams free on Apple TV starting December 12, 2025. The sports drama, about an F1 comeback, was praised for its authenticity and high IMAX demand.

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On December 12, 2025, following a record-breaking theatrical run, Brad Pitt's sports drama F1 will formally make its global streaming debut on Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+). Even though the summer movie season is notoriously tough, the Apple Original Film—which premiered in theatres throughout the world on June 27—has been a huge financial success.

Box office performance and new career high

Filmmaker Joseph Kosinski's F1 the Movie raked in $629 million worldwide from an estimated $200–300 million in production costs. This surpasses the $540 million earned by Brad Pitt's 2013 film World War Z making it the highest-grossing film of his career.

F1 was the first theatrical release from Apple Studios to debut at No. 1 on a global scale. An anticipated $34 million in theatrical profit was achieved by September 2025, thanks in large part to the film's extended theatrical run and the tremendous demand for the IMAX format, which accounted for 55% of total ticket sales. The film was also a huge success in India, grossing over ₹100 crore (about $12 million) in the country's theatres.

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Synopsis and main cast

The story revolves around Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a professional nomad racer who returns to Formula One after a 30-year hiatus. Hayes was a prodigy in the 1990s and is persuaded to drive for the struggling underdog team, APXGP, with the hotshot rookie, Joshua Pearce, by his old Lotus teammate Rubén Cervantes (Javier Bardem). In addition to Tobias Menzies and Kerry Condon, the cast also features Kate McKenna, the APXGP Technical Director.

The film was shot substantially over the 2023 and 2024 F1 World Championship Grand Prix weekends. Kosinski, renowned for Top Gun: Maverick (2022), directed the film, and Jerry Bruckheimer and Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time F1 World Champion, produced it. Many actual Formula One drivers and staff made appearances in the film, thanks to the unprecedented level of authenticity made possible by the partnership between the FIA and the F1 organisation.

Streaming availability and critical reception

With the premiere on December 12, all Apple TV streaming service subscribers will have free access to F1. The movie has been for sale or rental on streaming services like Prime Video and Apple TV prior to this date. After a successful run that earned critical accolades for its technical execution, the film will premiere digitally in full swing.

Add to the excitement for one of the most anticipated streaming releases of the year with this announcement and the streaming service's understated rebranding—it will now be called Apple TV without the "plus" suffix.

FAQs:

Q: When and where can I watch the F1 movie on OTT in India?

A: The movie F1 will be available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+ in India starting December 12, 2025.

Q: Who stars in the F1 movie?

A: The film stars Brad Pitt as the veteran racer Sonny Hayes. The main cast also includes Damson Idris as the hotshot rookie Joshua Pearce, Kerry Condon as technical director Kate McKenna, and Javier Bardem as team owner Rubén Cervantes. The movie also features real-life Formula 1 drivers and personnel.

Q: Who directed and produced the F1 movie?

A: The film was directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for Top Gun: Maverick. Producers include Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer, Brad Pitt, and seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton.

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