F1 The Movie to Stream Globally on Apple TV+ December 12

Apple TV will begin streaming F1 The Movie globally on Friday, December 12, the studio announced Monday, bringing the Brad Pitt–led sports drama to home viewers roughly six months after its theatrical debut. The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski, opened in theaters on June 27 and has grossed $629 million worldwide, making it the highest grossing sports film of all time and the most successful release in Apple Original Films history.

F1 follows Sonny Hayes, played by Pitt, a once-promising Formula One driver who returns from a 30-year absence to help save a struggling team and coach a rising rookie. The ensemble cast includes Damson Idris as the young driver, Javier Bardem as the team owner, Kerry Condon and Tobias Menzies, among others. The screenplay was written by Ehren Kruger with a story credited to Kosinski and Kruger.

The film’s commercial performance outpaced industry expectations, aided by premium-format screenings and strong international demand. Overseas territories accounted for the bulk of ticket sales. Warner Bros distributed the title on behalf of Apple, and the studio released the film in IMAX following its initial run due to popular demand. The move to streaming...