Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Brad Pitt's F1 Racing Drama Gets Digital Release Date After Box Office Success
Imagine a movie about super-fast race cars called 'F1', starring famous actor Brad Pitt!
The director, Joseph Kosinski, wanted to make it the most real racing movie ever, so he worked with real Formula 1 teams.
Brad Pitt plays an older race car driver who helps a younger one learn to win.
The movie came out in theaters on June 27, 2025, and it did so well that it's now the best-selling car racing movie ever!
If you missed it in theaters, don't worry.
You can watch it at home on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video starting December 12, 2025.
It's packed with action, fast cars, and exciting moments for everyone to enjoy.
Brad Pitt stars as a former Formula 1 driver attempting a comeback in the racing drama 'F1'.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film features authentic racing footage and real F1 teams.
The movie was released in theaters on June 27, 2025, becoming the highest-grossing auto racing film.
Audiences can now watch 'F1' digitally on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video starting December 12, 2025.
The film combines speed, emotion, and action, offering an insight into the world of professional racing.
- Who
- Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Director Joseph Kosinski, and the Formula 1 organization.
- What
- The release of the Formula 1 racing drama film 'F1' on digital platforms, following its theatrical release and box office success.
- When
- Theatrical release: June 27, 2025. Digital release: December 12, 2025.
- Where
- Theaters, and available digitally on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video.
- Why
- To make the film accessible to a wider audience on digital streaming platforms after its successful theatrical run.
Cinematic Vision
Industry Realities
Making Racing Films
Cinematic Vision
Director Joseph Kosinski was inspired by classic racing films and aimed to create a new authentic Formula 1 movie, believing it was possible with the right team and partner.
Industry Realities
Kosinski acknowledged that 'racing movies don't work' and that making such a film is inherently difficult due to industry skepticism and production challenges.
Filming Authenticity
Cinematic Vision
The filmmakers partnered with Formula 1 to gain unprecedented access and incorporate actual F1 teams and drivers to ensure the most authentic racing footage and sound.
Industry Realities
The constraints of real F1 races meant that filmmakers had very limited time windows (seven to nine minutes) to shoot scenes, often resulting in only two or three takes for a given shot.
- Release Date (Theatrical)
- June 27, 2025
- Release Date (Digital)
- December 12, 2025
- Digital Platforms
- Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video
- Director
- Joseph Kosinski
- Starring
- Brad Pitt, Damson Idris
- Screenplay
- Ehren Kruger
- Notable Cast
- Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Javier Bardem
- Highest-Grossing
- Highest-grossing auto racing film of all time
Sources
‘F1’ Director Joseph Kosinksi & Sound Editor Al Nelson On The Detailed Difficulty Of Creating “The Most Authentic Racing Movie Ever” – Contenders Los Angeles
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