Brad Pitt’s motorsport drama F1: The Movie hit theatres on June 27 and sped past the box office with a staggering global collection of nearly Rs 4,800 crore. Following its record-breaking theatrical run, fans are eagerly awaiting the film’s highly anticipated debut on OTT platforms.
Apple’s Formula 1-themed film F1: The Movie has begun appearing on the Apple TV app today, with viewers in select regions able to buy or rent the title. Users in Japan and South Korea have already spotted the movie listed in the Apple TV store, though it is not currently included as part of the Apple TV+ subscription catalog, reports MacRumors.
Released in cinemas on June 27, F1: The Movie turned out to be a massive box office hit. The film generated over $500 million worldwide, setting a new record as Apple’s most profitable theatrical release so far. Owing to its strong demand, Apple brought the film back for a second run in theatres this August.
F1: The Movie OTT release: Cast
The cast of F1: The Movie features Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula 1 racer who returns to the track with the fictional APXGP team. Joining him are Damson Idris, who plays rising star Joshua Pearce, along with Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Kim Bodnia, and The Crown alum Tobias Menzies in pivotal roles. The ensemble also includes Sarah Niles, Abdul Salis, Callie Cooke, Shea Whigham, and Will Merrick.
F1: The Movie OTT release: Plot
In F1: The Movie, Brad Pitt takes on the role of Sonny Hayes, a legendary Formula 1 racer whose promising career ended abruptly after a tragic accident. Years later, his old teammate Ruben Cervantes (played by Javier Bardem), who now runs the struggling APXGP team, convinces him to make a comeback—not behind the wheel, but as a mentor. With the responsibility of training rookie driver Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), Sonny partners with Ruben in a bid to restore the team’s lost glory.