After the huge hit Top Gun: Maverick, director Joseph Kosinski has a new movie called F1. It’s all about fast cars and Formula 1 racing. So, can it be as big as Top Gun? Let’s find out! Plus, it’s packed with exciting action.
Brad Pitt plays a driver who comes back to F1 after retiring. Also, Damson Idris is his new, young teammate. Meanwhile, real F1 star Lewis Hamilton helps make the movie. As a result, it feels very real and fun.
Shot at Real Races
The movie was filmed during actual F1 races. For example, cameras caught real action at Grand Prix events. Therefore, the races look super real. Plus, all 10 F1 teams helped out. So, it’s like watching a real race!
Apple’s Big Plan
Apple is behind F1 with their film company, Apple Original Films. In fact, they’re spending over $200 million! That’s a lot of money. Consequently, the movie will have amazing visuals. Also, they used new cameras to make races look awesome.
Cool Trailer with Vibrations
Apple made a special trailer for F1. If you watch it on an iPhone, it shakes to match the action! Specifically, you need iOS 18.4 or newer. Thus, it feels like you’re in the race. You can find it on the Apple TV app.
Early Movie Showings
Fans can watch F1 early! On June 23, 2025, 25 IMAX theaters will show it worldwide. So, it’s a big deal for F1 fans. Moreover, the movie hits theaters everywhere on June 25, 2025, and in the U.S. on June 27.
Apple’s Love for F1
Apple isn’t just making the movie. They’re getting super involved with F1. For instance, their Sports app now shows live F1 scores and lap times. This started in March 2025. So, fans in the U.S., U.K., and Canada can follow races easily.
Special Map for Monaco
In May 2025, Apple Maps added a cool feature for Monaco. It shows the city in detail for the Monaco Grand Prix, happening May 23–25, 2025. Therefore, fans can explore the race area. It’s great for people at the race or watching at home.
A Lewis Hamilton Story
Apple is also making a documentary about Lewis Hamilton’s life. It’s a big film about his journey in F1. Although it’s not out yet, it might show in some theaters. So, Apple’s doing a lot with F1!
Talk About Streaming F1
There’s a rumor Apple wants to stream F1 races. Back in 2023, people said Apple might pay $2 billion a year to show F1 worldwide. However, no deal is done yet. Still, Apple already streams soccer, so F1 could be next. Right now, ESPN shows F1 in the U.S. until 2025. After that, Apple or Netflix might take over.
Why F1 Could Be Huge
Top Gun: Maverick made tons of money and won fans everywhere. Similarly, F1 mixes real racing with a cool story. Therefore, it might pull in big crowds. Also, Kosinski is great at making exciting movies. Plus, Apple’s spending big to make it look amazing.
Some Tough Spots
The movie cost a lot to make, maybe even $350 million. So, it needs to make a lot of money back. Also, F1 isn’t as popular as other sports in some places. However, Apple’s doing tons of ads to get people excited. For example, Tim Cook, Apple’s boss, is talking about the movie a lot.
What’s Next?
F1 looks like it could be Kosinski’s next big win. With famous stars, real races, and Apple’s big push, it’s ready to zoom into theaters. Ultimately, we’ll see in June 2025 if it’s a masterpiece! So, get ready for a wild ride!