“‘F1’ Film Earns Four Oscar Nominations, Tops $630 Million Globally”

Jordan Hartwell

ago 2 hours

The film ‘F1’ has garnered significant attention by earning four nominations for the upcoming 2026 Oscars. The movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, is recognized across multiple prestigious categories, highlighting its impact in the film industry.

Oscar Nominations

Best Picture
Best Film Editing
Best Sound
Best Visual Effects

In the Best Picture category, ‘F1’ faces tough competition from several notable films, including:

Bugonia
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams

The Best Film Editing category highlights ‘F1’ alongside:

Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners

For Best Sound, it competes against:

Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sirat
Train Dreams

In Best Visual Effects, ‘F1’ is nominated with:

Avatar: Fire and Ash
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Lost Bus
Sinners

The Film’s Story and Achievements

‘F1’ follows the journey of Sonny Hayes, portrayed by Brad Pitt, a nomadic driver returning to Formula 1 with the underperforming APX GP team. He is joined by rookie sensation Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris. The film was shot during actual racing weekends, featuring drivers from the 2023 and 2024 seasons, including seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, who also served as an executive producer.

Since its premiere in June 2025, ‘F1’ has surpassed an impressive $630 million in global box office earnings. Due to its success, discussions about a sequel are already underway.

Future Prospects

Director Joseph Kosinski expressed enthusiasm for a sequel. In November 2025, he mentioned, “We’re in that stage of just kind of dreaming up what that next chapter for Sonny Hayes would be.” He added that the positive global reaction makes pursuing a sequel a promising endeavor.