Watching F1 The Movie at home is more expensive than in the cinema.

      Since August 22, F1 The Movie, one of the highest-grossing films of this summer, has been available to watch on a number of foreign streaming services — including Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and Google Play.

      However, in our country it is still officially unavailable, although shrewd distributors have shown it on the big screen, and it goes without saying that there are various “alternative” sources. But that's another story.

      According to the latest data, the film has grossed nearly $600 million worldwide, several times more than its production costs, and it is reasonable to assume that payments from digital platforms to the creators of F1 The Movie will not disappoint either.

      But here's the curious thing: to rent the film temporarily, American customers of the streaming services will have to pay $19.99, and if they want to buy it “for good” it will cost five dollars more.

      At the same time, the average movie ticket in 2025 cost just over $16, sometimes more, sometimes less. That means that watching the film on the big screen with the powerful sound of Dolby Surround systems could be cheaper than at home on TV or, at best, using a video projector. Of course, that's assuming you don't spend money on popcorn, cola and other customary indulgences at the cinema.

      It is also expected that the film will be released on physical media in several formats at once — DVD, 4K Ultra, and Blu-ray — but when that will happen has not yet been announced.