Producers are reportedly interested in turning the feature film starring Brad Pitt into a franchise, but Formula 1 still demands compelling and realistic stories.
Could there be a sequel to the F1 movie?
Fans of Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce may have reason to hope: the F1 movie could eventually get a sequel. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has made no secret of his intention to transform the Hollywood blockbuster into a franchise, following the film’s huge commercial success both at the box office and on the Apple TV platform. The Formula 1 paddock, however, initially took a cautious stance, even while gradually showing more openness to the idea.
Last December, Stefano Domenicali, the CEO of the F1 circus under entertainment giant Liberty Media, tempered fans’ expectations by emphasizing that any “F1 The Movie 2” could only happen if there were a particularly realistic and engaging story that continued the path laid by the first film. At a recent Apple TV press event in Santa Monica, California, the Imola-born manager appeared much more enthusiastic about the possibility.
Domenicali’s words give fans hope
“Stay tuned,” said Stefano Domenicali when asked specifically about a sequel to F1 The Movie. Produced by Apple Original Films and distributed with Warner Bros, the film grossed approximately $631 million worldwide against a production budget of around $300 million, effectively breaking even in theatrical revenue (excluding potential increases in Apple TV subscriptions), considering that roughly half of ticket sales typically goes to cinemas. The movie also recently received four Oscar nominations—including Best Picture and three technical awards for Best Visual Effects, Best Editing, and Best Sound—at the ceremony scheduled for March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
“We will share more information about it in the future,” added Eddie Cue, Apple’s Vice President of Services. Stefano Domenicali, attending the Santa Monica event to celebrate Apple TV’s acquisition of live F1 broadcasting rights in the United States, further stated: “We still need to process the success of the first movie, so if we want to consider a new feature, we must ensure it is really good. Relevance is the key to our success—relevance on the right platform.”
The F1 movie received positive reviews from general audiences, earning an average rating of 7.6/10 on over 300,000 IMDb ratings, with near-universal praise for its visual and sound quality. More experienced fans and commentators, however, were less enthusiastic, particularly criticizing the plot.
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