The first reviews are in: Apple’s ‘F1: The Movie’ looks like a winner, thanks to… Netflix?

Apple is days away from the official premiere of what is gearing up to be its biggest theatrical bet yet, and early reactions suggest it might actually stick the landing. Or lock the pole position. You get what I mean. Here’s what critics had to say after last night’s press screening of F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt (Fight Club) and produced by legendary F1 champion Lewis Hamilton. “So freaking good” As reported by Variety, initial reactions to F1: The Movie are overwhelmingly positive, even by non-F1 racing fans like The Nerdist and Breakroom’s Maude Garrett: #F1TheMovie is so freaking good. It has all the adrenaline, heart, pacing, story and character that completely fleshes out this movie into excellence. I can only imagine how much MORE I would love this movie if I was a fan of F1 racing! 🏎️ 💨 Maybe I am now?@F1Movie pic.twitter.com/nfXunN0L44 — Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) June 5, 2025 The feeling was echoed by Variety’s Jazz Tangcay, who raved about the movie’s techn ... Read full article.