Apple's F1 The Movie hits $600M as PVOD rolls out ahead of streaming

Apple’s F1 The Movie has crossed the 600 million dollar mark at the global box office, a milestone that underscores the film’s status as a major financial success for the company. With the premium video on demand window now underway, viewers can purchase or rent the film digitally this week, even as no official streaming date has been announced for Apple TV+ and the wider streaming plan remains forthcoming. The PVOD price is set at 20 to rent or 25 to own, a standard premium window that precedes a potential transition to subscription streaming on Apple’s platform.

The rollout of F1 The Movie to digital stores marks the start of what industry practice describes as the PVOD window. The film, which also enjoyed an extended theatrical run and returned to IMAX screens, is being offered in high definition with a 2.391:1 aspect ratio and includes roughly 45 minutes of bonus content via iTunes Extras. While the PVOD release is now available in some markets, the timing of a broader or nationwide digital debut, including streaming via Apple TV, has yet to be confirmed. Early reports indicate regional availability in places such as parts of Asia, with other territories anticipated to...