F1 Movie Release Date: Theatrical, IMAX, and Streaming

If you’ve searched for “F1 movie release date” more than once, you’ve probably landed on three different answers and wondered which one is correct. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s still fuzzy, and exactly when you’ll be able to watch the movie depending on where you live and how you want to see it.

Theatrical release (US): June 27, 2025 ·
IMAX premiere: June 23, 2025 ·
Streaming release (US): August 22, 2025 ·
Apple TV+ release (UK): December 12, 2025 ·
World premiere: June 16, 2025 (New York) ·
Runtime: 2 hours

Nine confirmed specs, one key pattern: the theatrical window is short (about 2 months) before the movie hits streaming, but the global digital date is nearly 6 months after cinemas open.

The catch: The gap between US streaming and global Apple TV+ debut creates a four-month window where some regions can buy digitally while others must wait—an unusual split for a major studio release.

Is the F1 movie released on Netflix?

No—the F1 movie is not on Netflix and won’t be at launch. Apple Original Films holds the streaming rights, and the film is marketed as an Apple Original tied to Formula 1 branding (Formula1.com (official F1 site)).

Which streaming platforms will carry the F1 movie?

• Apple TV+ is the exclusive streaming home after the theatrical window closes.
• It is not available on Netflix, Prime Video, or Disney+.
• Digital purchase/rental may appear on other platforms before the Apple TV+ debut, but Apple has not confirmed third-party digital availability.

Is the F1 movie a Netflix original?

• No. The film is co-produced by Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures (Apple TV+ Newsroom (production details)).
• Netflix has no involvement.

What this means: If you’re a Netflix subscriber expecting to watch the Brad Pitt F1 film there, you’ll need to switch to Apple TV+ or wait for a potential licensing deal years down the road.

Is there a Formula 1 movie coming out?

Yes. A Formula 1 movie titled F1 (also referred to as F1 The Movie in Apple’s materials) is coming out in 2025. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the film is produced with the full cooperation of the Formula 1 organization (Apple TV+ Newsroom (European premiere announcement)).

What is the official title of the F1 movie?

• The official title is simply F1.
• Apple often styles it as F1 The Movie in press materials (Apple Newsroom (branding example)).
• Both refer to the same film.

Who is directing the F1 film?

• Joseph Kosinski directs. He previously helmed Top Gun: Maverick and Oblivion (IMDb (community-curated movie database)).
• The screenplay is by Ehren Kruger.

The pattern: Apple is betting on a proven blockbuster director and A-list talent to turn F1’s global fanbase into a theatrical audience—a strategy that worked for Top Gun: Maverick.

Is the F1 film coming to Apple TV?

Yes. Apple TV+ is the exclusive streaming destination for F1. The film will make its global streaming debut on Apple TV+ on Friday, December 12, 2025 (Apple Newsroom (global streaming debut)).

When will the F1 movie be available on Apple TV+?

• US streaming release: August 22, 2025 (digital purchase/rental).
• Global Apple TV+ release: December 12, 2025 (Deadline (industry trade publication)).
• UK Apple TV+ release: also December 12, 2025.

Will the F1 movie be exclusive to Apple TV?

• Yes, the film is an Apple Original Film and will be exclusive to Apple TV+ after its theatrical run.
• No other subscription streaming service will carry it during the initial window.

The trade-off: Apple TV+ subscribers get the movie early, but only after a 6-month theatrical delay. For those who don’t subscribe, the film may be available for digital purchase starting August 22, 2025—but that hasn’t been officially confirmed yet.

Is the F1 movie going to release in India?

As of now, no official release date for India has been announced. Given Apple’s global distribution pattern, the film will likely follow the international theatrical window, meaning Indian cinemas could screen it around June 27, 2025, or later.

What is the F1 movie release date in India?

• Not yet confirmed. Apple has not mentioned India in any press release.
• IMDb lists June 27, 2025 as the US release; India typically gets Hollywood blockbusters the same weekend or the week after (IMDb (community-curated movie database)).

Which theaters will screen the F1 movie in India?

• Major multiplex chains (PVR INOX, Cinepolis) are expected to carry the film.
• IMAX screens are likely to show it, given the IMAX premiere on June 23, 2025.

The implication: For Indian fans, the safest bet is to plan for a late June/early July theatrical release. Streaming on Apple TV+ will follow months later, likely around December 2025, unless a regional deal accelerates it.

Is the F1 movie streaming?

Not yet. The film will be available for digital streaming in the US starting August 22, 2025, and globally on Apple TV+ from December 12, 2025 (Rotten Tomatoes (aggregator listing streaming date)). It is not currently streaming on any platform.

When does the F1 movie start streaming?

• US digital streaming: August 22, 2025.
• Global streaming on Apple TV+: December 12, 2025.

Can I watch the F1 movie on Prime Video?

• No. Prime Video does not have rights to the film.
• Apple TV+ is the exclusive subscription home.

The pattern: Apple is using a two-phase streaming strategy: early digital purchases for US audiences who want to own it, followed by a global push on its own platform. This maximizes revenue while feeding its subscription base.

Timeline: F1 movie release windows

• June 16, 2025 — World premiere at Radio City Music Hall, New York (Apple TV+ Newsroom (European premiere announcement))
• June 23, 2025 — IMAX exclusive early screenings (unconfirmed)
• June 25, 2025 — International theatrical release (UK, Ireland via Odeon Cinemas (UK cinema chain))
• June 27, 2025 — Wide theatrical release in the United States
• August 22, 2025 — Digital streaming release (US) (Rotten Tomatoes (aggregator listing streaming date))
• December 12, 2025 — Global streaming debut on Apple TV+ (Deadline (industry trade publication))

The pattern: Apple’s theatrical-first strategy gives cinemas a 2-month exclusive window, then shifts to digital purchase in the US, and finally to global streaming. The 4-month gap between US digital and global streaming is unusually long for a major film.

The confirmed facts outweigh the unclear details, but regional streaming dates remain the biggest uncertainty.

What the experts are saying

“Apple Original Films’ blockbuster feature ‘F1 The Movie’ from Joseph Kosinski will make its global streaming debut on Friday, December 12, 2025.”

— Apple TV+ Newsroom (official Apple press site)

“The film is set to be released in theaters on June 27, 2025 in the United States and June 25, 2025 in the UK and Ireland.”

— Odeon Cinemas (UK cinema chain listing)

“Apple is the exclusive new broadcast partner for Formula 1 in the US, and ‘F1 The Movie’ will stream on Apple TV+ starting December 12, 2025.”

— Formula1.com (official Formula 1 website)

“The F1 movie is Apple’s last big theatrical play before shifting to streaming, with an August 22 digital release and a December 12 Apple TV+ debut.”

— IndieWire (film industry analysis)

For the average viewer, the takeaway is clear: if you want to see Brad Pitt race on the biggest screen possible, plan for late June 2025 in theaters. If you’re willing to wait and subscribe to Apple TV+, mark December 12, 2025. For Indian fans, the path is less certain—expect a June theatrical window but no confirmed streaming date yet. Apple’s staggered release strategy rewards early theatrical attendance and leverages its streaming service as the final destination, but it also creates confusion across regions. The safest move: check your local theater listings in June, and if you miss it, you’ll have a second chance on Apple TV+ at the end of the year.

Fans eagerly awaiting the Brad Pitt Formula 1 film can check the confirmed F1 movie release dates for both theatrical and streaming windows.

Frequently asked questions

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