Brad Pitt's high-octane racing drama F1 has shifted into overdrive on Apple TV+, smashing through a major streaming milestone that proves the film's appeal extends far beyond the big screen. The Joseph Kosinski-directed blockbuster has now spent more than 200 consecutive days on the platform's U.S. top 10, and it remains the most-watched movie on Apple TV+ worldwide, leaving competitors in the dust.
Released in June 2025, F1 wasn't just a streaming sensation—it was a theatrical powerhouse. Against a reported budget of $200–300 million, the film roared to a staggering $633 million at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing original movie of 2025 and Apple Original Films' biggest theatrical release ever. The movie also earned four Academy Award nominations, including a coveted Best Picture nod, and took home the Oscar for Best Sound.
The film's success at the 2026 Oscars was part of a banner year for Apple TV+, which also saw Paul Greengrass's The Lost Bus earn a Best Visual Effects nomination. But it was F1 that truly stole the show, proving that a star-driven, adrenaline-fueled spectacle can compete with the year's most acclaimed titles, from Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another to Ryan Coogler's Sinners.
For Pitt, F1 marks another career high, though his only acting Oscar remains for his supporting role in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019). Later this year, he'll reprise that beloved character, Cliff Booth, in the Netflix project The Adventures of Cliff Booth, written by Tarantino and directed by David Fincher. The film will hit IMAX theaters on November 25 before streaming on Netflix December 23.
As F1 continues to dominate streaming, talk of a sequel has only grown louder. While Apple has yet to officially greenlight a follow-up, the film's unprecedented performance—both in theaters and on the platform—makes a second lap almost inevitable. For now, fans can catch Pitt's racing epic exclusively on Apple TV+.
In related streaming news, Apple TV+ has been doubling down on high-octane action and sci-fi. The streamer recently saw Guy Ritchie's 'Fountain of Youth' find streaming success on Apple TV+ despite mixed reviews, and Chris Pratt's Navy SEAL film 'Way of the Warrior Kid' gets Apple TV+ release date. Meanwhile, 'Silo' Season 3 scores perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of Apple TV+ return, further solidifying the platform's reputation for quality original content.
With F1 still burning rubber on the streaming charts and Pitt's return as Cliff Booth on the horizon, the star's momentum shows no signs of slowing. Whether you're a racing fan or just love a good blockbuster, F1 is the ride that keeps on giving.
