Overview: Hailing from director Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, “F1® The Movie" is the highest grossing original feature of the year. Recently crossing over $624 million at the global box office, “F1® The Movie" is also Brad Pitt’s highest grossing feature to date. The film boasts an A CinemaScore, along with a soaring 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and continues to fuel wide acclaim as the most authentic racing feature ever made.

Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse.

Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition — and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.

“F1® The Movie,” the high-octane summer blockbuster from Apple Original Films and the filmmakers from Top Gun: Maverick, will be available to purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD beginning on October 7th, 2025.

4K UHD Blu-ray Verdict: Warner Bros. Entertainment is expanding their 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray catalog offerings this month with the release of the highly-anticipated F1: The Movie (4K Ultra HD + Digital) in the expansive 4K Ultra HD video format this October 7th, 2025.

For my money, this F1: The Movie (4K Ultra HD + Digital) sharpness takes a fairly large step forward from others in their 4K Ultra HD catalog and even comes with HDR (High Dynamic Range) for the complete 4K Ultra HD experience, of course.

So, what we have is F1: The Movie presented to us as a one-disc with a sheet for a Digital HD Copy. Other stand out points you should know are: Codec: HEVC / H.265 (53.33 Mbps), Resolution: Native 4K (2160p), HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, Aspect ratio: 2.39:1 and Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1.

Featuring Dolby Vision and HDR10 for brighter, deeper, and way more lifelike colors, as with most all 4K UHDs, everything that we watch features these qualities - but somehow, this film gloriously shines within them all.

Noticeably crisp with the overall clarity receiving an obvious boost here on this release, what is more is that it is enjoyably noticeable. For as well as some new nuances to the somewhat drab palette courtesy of Dolby Vision, we also get to witness sudden bright pops of color, which makes the eyes draw in, for sure.

One of those moments - and not to give too much away here - is the very opening with the 24 Hours of Daytona. I loved seeing a GT race filmed with such a mega budget. It looked gorgeous. It’s also refreshing to see IMSA get a portrayal on film too, even if it was brief. And I found out recently that Lewis Hamilton was the one who suggested that Sonny Hayes should come back to F1 from Endurance Racing and therefore put forward the idea to go to Daytona in the first place, which is pretty awesome.

Another, for me is the supposedly unreal gravity-breaking physics in this film, like when Joshua Pearce ends up going over the tire barriers at Monza’s Parabolica. And yet, that HAS actually happened in Formula 1, which makes this particular scene even the more spectacularly batshit crazy!

As for the audio, well we get the choice of: English: Dolby Atmos, English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 16-bit), English: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps), French: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps), Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps) and Audio descriptive.

Overall, this is a very strong 4K HDR Blu-ray presentation, and, for the most part, the audio track remains fairly similar to its DTS-HD counterpart; with much of the action occupying the surrounds with outstanding directionality and placement where effects flawlessly pan between the sides and rears.

As for the film itself, well, the plot was absolutely fantastic - gripping, emotional, and well-paced throughout. It does a great job of capturing both the intensity of Formula 1 racing and the human drama behind the sport. The character development was surprisingly deep, and the relationships felt genuine and compelling.

The performances by the cast were outstanding. Each actor brought a level of authenticity and passion that made the story feel real. The lead especially delivered a performance that was both powerful and nuanced, making it easy to connect with their journey.

From the high-stakes racing sequences to the quieter, more reflective moments, the film had me hooked. The cinematography and sound design were top-notch, placing you right in the driver’s seat - it’s as close to the F1 experience as you can get on screen.

Because F1 isn’t just a movie. It’s a full-throttle experience that grabs your pulse and doesn’t let go - even 30 minutes after the credits roll, you’re still riding that adrenaline high. Goosebumps? Constant. Jaw-drop moments? Non-stop!

So what sets F1 apart? It’s the sheer immersion. The camera work and direction make you feel like you’re not just watching the race, but that you are INSIDE the damn car, heart pounding with every turn, engine growl vibrating through your chest! It’s raw, real, and ridiculously well-executed.

I loved every second of it and will definitely be rewatching this film multiple times. Whether you’re a Formula 1 fan or just enjoy well-crafted, emotionally resonant storytelling, this movie delivers on all fronts.

“F1: The Movie” Digital, 4K UHD, and Blu-ray contain the following special features: :
Inside the “F1® The Movie” Table Read (featurette) – 5:05
On June 19, 2023, the cast of F1 joined Director Joseph Kosinski and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer at Silverstone for a table read. As excitement and anticipation builds, the cast reminisce on the momentous occasion and reflect on their friendships.
The Anatomy of a Crash (featurette) – 6:23
One of the most intense scenes in the film was loosely inspired by FORMULA 1 driver Romain Grosjean’s Bahrain crash in 2020. Take an in-depth look at how this technically challenging scene was filmed practically​
Getting Up to Speed (featurette) – 5:00
Get the inside track on how Brad Pitt and Damson Idris became racing drivers. Lead driving choreographers Luciano Bacheta and Craig Dolby reveal the hard work and dedication that went into getting the cast behind the wheel and up to speed
APXGP Innovations (featurette) – 5:21
Each year, FORMULA 1 teams make serious engineering and technological advancements to their cars. The same can be said for the F1® crew, who worked hard across departments – sound, camera, RF, rigging, stunts and SFX – and found new ways to innovate​
Making it to Silverstone (featurette) – 5:04
The first days of filming at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2023 at Silverstone took months, if not years, of planning and rehearsal of the Grid Walk and Formation Lap scenes. The goal: to shoot live without disturbing the integrity of the race
Lewis Hamilton: Producer (featurette) – 5:14
When Joseph Kosinski decided to make a film about the world of F1, the first person he called was 7-time World Drivers’ Champion Lewis Hamilton. Filmmakers discuss Hamilton’s value as a producer, how he influenced the script, his set visits and more!
​ APXGP Sets and Locations Around the World (featurette) – 9:17
Welcome to the APXGP garage, designed to fit perfectly into the F1® paddock for filming across the globe. Go beyond the track to see how F1 teams McLaren, Williams, and Mercedes welcomed cast and crew into their factories and team facilities
APXGP and F1®: How it was Filmed (featurette) – 5:53
The cast and crew had one hour to film the exciting Red Flag sequence. As it was the climax of the film and the true culmination of the partnership between filmmakers and FORMULA 1, all 10 teams and cars flocked to the pit lane to participate!​
Sound of Speed (featurette) – 5:10
Join Hans Zimmer at AIR Studios for the first recording sessions of F1®’s epic score, with Jerry Bruckheimer joining the session to witness the magic. Zimmer reflects on his desire for the sound of the cars to influence the music of the orchestra