Brad Pitt is gearing up for a massive 2026, but one of his biggest triumphs is already dominating streaming. F1, the high-octane racing spectacle that became the highest-grossing movie of Pitt's career, is now the undisputed king of Apple TV+ charts. As of May 2026, the film continues to race ahead of competitors, proving that its blend of visceral action and star power has serious staying power.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski—the visionary behind Top Gun: Maverick—F1 follows former Formula 1 prodigy Sonny Hayes (Pitt), who is pulled out of retirement by his old friend and partner Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem). Hayes is tasked with mentoring young hotshot Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), and together they aim to challenge the sport's elite. The film also features Kerry Condon and a roster of real F1 stars, adding authenticity to the adrenaline.
The movie roared through theaters last year, grossing over $630 million worldwide against a $200 million budget. Critics and audiences alike gave it strong scores—82% and 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, respectively. Now, months after its theatrical run, F1 has found a second life on streaming, where it remains unchallenged at the top. It's the perfect mash-up of Top Gun: Maverick's seat-of-your-pants thrills and Fast & Furious's car-centric chaos, putting viewers right inside the cockpit—or rather, the driver's seat.
Pitt's 2026 is already shaping up to be huge. He'll reprise his iconic role as Cliff Booth in The Adventures of Cliff Booth, the sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Tarantino wrote the script but handed directing duties to David Fincher. Pitt is also reuniting with director David Ayer for Heart of the Beast, an action-adventure thriller co-starring J.K. Simmons, expected in theaters later this year.
For fans of high-speed drama, F1 is a must-watch. It's streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, and if you're hungry for more sci-fi thrills, check out Why Apple TV's 'Murderbot' Is the Sci-Fi Binge You Need Before Season 2. And for more on Bardem, see Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson Face Off in Apple TV's 'Cape Fear' Series: First Look.
With Pitt's star power and Kosinski's direction, F1 is a streaming juggernaut that shows no signs of slowing down. Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more updates on Pitt's upcoming projects and the latest streaming hits.
