Imax and Apple TV have announced a partnership to broadcast five selected Formula 1 Grand Prix races live in at least 50 US theaters starting next year. The collaboration marks Apple TV's inaugural season as the exclusive US broadcaster for the championship. This initiative builds on the success of the recent F1 movie starring Brad Pitt.
Imax has partnered with Apple TV to bring live screenings of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship to select theaters across the United States. The deal will feature five iconic Grands Prix: the Miami Grand Prix on May 3, Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 5, Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 6, and United States Grand Prix at Austin on October 25. These events will be shown at a minimum of 50 Imax locations nationwide, providing fans with an immersive big-screen experience.
Apple TV secured a multi-year deal for US broadcasting rights in October 2025, taking over from previous providers. The partnership with Imax aims to expand access to the sport, which has seen growing popularity in the US through races in Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas.
"F1 is a rapidly growing force in sports and culture in the US, and by bringing F1 on Apple TV live to Imax theaters nationwide, we’re delivering the energy and excitement to even more screens in a truly immersive way," said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of music, sports, and Beats. He added, "We’re excited to collaborate with Imax to expand access to F1 on Apple TV and give fans across the U.S. a powerful new way to experience the speed and spectacle that the sport delivers."
The announcement follows the success of "F1: The Movie," directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, with Brad Pitt in the lead role and Lewis Hamilton as a producer. The film, shot with Imax-certified cameras, grossed $654 million globally, including $97.6 million from Imax screens, making it the top-grossing Hollywood release in Imax for 2025.
"Apple TV and Joe Kosinski’s brilliant F1: The Movie proved beyond a doubt that the speed, precision, and artistry of Formula 1 translate beautifully to the Imax Experience," said Jonathan Fischer, chief content officer at Imax. "As we continue to expand our global content portfolio with awe-inspiring experiences, we look forward to working with Apple to amplify its live coverage of Formula 1 and give fans in the U.S. an all-new way to experience this fast-growing sport."
Participating Imax locations and ticket details will be announced this spring via imax.com/f1.
