The F1: The Movie is creating quite a buzz at box offices in theaters worldwide. Distributed by Warner Bros. for its theatrical release, this Apple Original Film will eventually be available for streaming on Apple TV+. Here’s when we can expect it to be released for streaming.
Apple has yet to officially reveal any additional release plans, as the company is currently focused on maximizing the success of the film’s theatrical run. The reasoning is that a more successful box office performance will lead to an even bigger impact when it finally becomes available for streaming. Additionally, the income from ticket sales helps to mitigate some of the enormous production costs, which are estimated to be between $200 million and $300 million.
Nevertheless, we can examine past releases to estimate when the movie will be available for streaming at home. Studios typically adhere to consistent release windows for their major films.
F1: The Movie debuted in U.S. theaters on June 27. Approximately 45 days later, the film will enter its PVOD window, which stands for premium video on demand. This means it will be available for purchase or rental on digital platforms, including the Apple TV Store, as well as Amazon Prime and other services. This window is strategically timed to coincide with when the film’s ticket sales have begun to decline, as most films earn over 80% of their box office revenue within the first four weeks of release.
PVOD offers Apple and Warner Bros. another opportunity to earn revenue from the film. The movie will be available for the standard premium rental price of around $25.
Following a period of one to two months of PVOD exclusivity, F1: The Movie will subsequently be available for streaming on Apple TV+. This indicates that viewers who are waiting to watch it at home without any additional cost may have to hold off until October 2025 to stream it.
The precise release date ultimately hinges on Apple, which will monitor the film’s performance during its theatrical and box office phases and make adjustments as necessary. So far, the film’s box office results appear to be very promising. It is projected to generate approximately $140 million during its opening weekend, easily surpassing all previous Apple films that received extensive theatrical releases.
