Apple TV has had a big year already, but next week brings its most high-profile premiere yet: F1 The Movie joins the streaming service. There’s also a key follow-up coming to Apple TV soon with the Formula 1 sport’s arrival. Here are the details.
F1 The Movie streams on Apple TV starting Friday, December 12
This year, Apple’s film division released its first ever summer blockbuster—and it was a huge hit.
Apple’s F1 movie outperformed most analysts’ expectations, grossing over $600 million at the worldwide box office.
And next week, it will be available for all Apple TV subscribers to watch for free.
F1 The Movie hits Apple TV on Friday, December 12 as the streamer’s biggest premiere of the year.
Following a string of theatrical disappointments in 2023-2024, Apple pivoted its film strategy to focus on straight-to-streaming releases. That move has proven very successful for the company, with hits like The Gorge, Wolfs, and this fall’s Highest 2 Lowest and The Lost Bus.
But Apple’s competitors have long seen how major theatrical hits can provide a huge boost when they eventually premiere on streaming.
All of the marketing spend and word of mouth over the past six months should propel F1 to easily become Apple TV’s best-performing movie yet.
And Apple hopes to capitalize with a key follow-up in early 2026.
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