Apple TV+ is celebrating a major victory lap. The streamer's high-octane sports drama F1, which raced to Oscar gold earlier this year, has just crossed a significant finish line in the streaming world. The Brad Pitt-led film has officially spent 100 consecutive days at the top of Apple TV's movie charts in the United States, a remarkable feat that underscores its enduring popularity.
From Box Office Smash to Streaming Powerhouse
Directed by Joseph Kosinski, F1 was already a proven winner. The film became Apple Original Films' highest-grossing theatrical release ever, speeding past $633 million at the global box office against formidable summer competition. Its success story continued into awards season, where it secured four Academy Award nominations, including the coveted Best Picture category, and ultimately took home the Oscar for Best Sound.
This dual triumph at the box office and the Oscars has fueled its streaming engine. Not only is it the number one film domestically, but reports also indicate it is the most-watched movie on the platform globally by a significant margin, leaving other hits like the Elizabeth Olsen fantasy rom-com Eternity in its dust. This milestone in March 2026 solidifies F1 as a cornerstone title for Apple's film ambitions.
A Critical and Audience Favorite
The film's success is no surprise to those who've seen it. With a near-perfect 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, viewers have been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Critics also joined the cheering section. In his review for Collider, Ross Bonaime praised the film's electrifying energy, noting its ability to make you "high-five the stranger next to you in a packed theater" and calling it "an absolute blast" and one of the most exciting films of its summer.
This achievement for F1 is a key indicator of Apple TV+'s growing strength in the feature film arena. While known for acclaimed series like Lee Pace's chart-dominating 'Foundation', the platform is clearly investing in and succeeding with cinematic event releases that capture audience attention long after their theatrical runs.
What This Means for Apple's Film Slate
The sustained performance of F1 demonstrates that Apple can create films with serious staying power, a crucial metric in the competitive streaming landscape. It joins other enduring Apple TV+ hits like Anya Taylor-Joy's sci-fi thriller 'The Gorge', proving the platform isn't just a home for fleeting content.
As viewers continue to seek out premium, award-winning entertainment at home, milestones like this one for F1 will likely influence the streamer's future production choices. It validates the strategy of pairing A-list talent like Brad Pitt with visionary directors for large-scale, theatrical-quality projects designed to resonate on both the big and small screen.
For fans wondering what to watch next, F1 is streaming now on Apple TV+. And if you're looking for other acclaimed films on the move, check out our guide to the must-see movies vanishing from Netflix this April or the news that Colin Farrell's Oscar-nominated 'The Banshees of Inisherin' is landing on Paramount+.
