Theater owners want to see more from Apple at a time when they’re often struggling with a lack of compelling material, especially for grown-ups. With 'F1,' they saw a glimpse of hope.

This weekend, F1: The Movie is making a big splash in its opening weekend at the box office at movie theaters around the world. The Apple Original Film is being distributed by Warner Bros. for its theatrical run. But as an Apple production, it will end up streaming on Apple TV+. Here’s the expected streaming release date.

Champagne showers, a staple of Formula One races, may be reserved for the racetrack, but the mood at Apple was certainly celebratory over the weekend, as the big-budget “F1” delivered the studio its first box office hit.