F1 The Movie has secured four Oscar nominations, including a coveted spot in the race for best picture.
The Joseph Kosinski-directed film, starring Brad Pitt as a retired Formula 1 driver making an unlikely comeback, has been nominated for best picture, sound, cinematography, and visual effects.
The nominations represent a significant achievement for the ambitious production, which filmed during actual F1 race weekends to capture authentic racing sequences.
The film has also proven to be a commercial success, grossing over $631 million worldwide to become Apple’s highest-grossing theatrical release and the top-earning original film of 2025.
F1 The Movie joins a best picture line-up that includes frontrunners Sinners, which set a new record with 16 total nominations, One Battle After Another, and Hamnet, among others.
The racing drama’s inclusion comes after it was notably absent from other major awards shows, including the Golden Globes, making its Oscar recognition all the more surprising.
The film’s four nominations highlight its technical focus, as the cinematography nomination recognises the visual approach that put cameras inside actual F1 cars to create an immersive viewing experience.
