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F1 OTT release date: When and where to watch Brad Pitt's racing drama

F1 OTT release date: Brad Pitt's Formula 1 drama F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski has grossed $631.1 million globally since its June 2025 release.

Published on: Nov 16, 2025 03:26 PM IST
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F1 OTT release date: The buzz around Brad Pitt’s upcoming Formula 1 drama F1 is building fast, especially as fans anticipate its digital release. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (of Top Gun: Maverick), the film wowed audiences with realistic racing sequences filmed at actual F1 events, complemented by stunning visuals and emotional stakes.

F1's OTT release details

F1, starring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, follows a former driver mentoring a young racer. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film blends action with heartfelt drama.
F1, starring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, follows a former driver mentoring a young racer. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film blends action with heartfelt drama.

Released theatrically on 27 June, the movie became a major hit, racking up an opening-weekend global gross of US$144 million, making it Apple Studios’ biggest-ever theatrical launch. The movie will arrive on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video starting 12 December 2025.

F1 stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former F1 driver who returns to the sport to mentor a promising young racer, played by Damson Idris. The film blends high-speed action with heartfelt drama, offering a rare and intimate look into the world of professional racing. Its authenticity is bolstered by appearances from real teams and drivers, and by the production’s close collaboration with the Formula 1 organisation itself.

Globally, F1 has been a smashing success at the box office. The film has grossed US$631.1 million worldwide, according to box office trackers. In India alone, it has collected over 125 crore in gross revenue. Its massive international appeal, especially in markets like China and the UK, has helped it become the highest-grossing auto-racing film of all time and the biggest theatrical hit in Brad Pitt’s career.

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