“F1: The Movie” surprises with two nominations at the 2026 Golden Globes and continues its record-breaking run – talks about a sequel are underway
The Formula 1 blockbuster “F1: The Movie” by director Joseph Kosinski, starring Brad Pitt, has received two nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes. The film was nominated in the categories “Cinematic and Box Office Achievement” and “Best Original Score – Motion Picture.”
In the “Cinematic and Box Office Achievement” category, F1 is up against Avatar: Fire and Ash, KPop Demon Hunters, Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning, Sinners, Weapons, Wicked: For Good, and Zootopia 2.
Hans Zimmer’s film score also made it into the final selection. It is competing with Alexandre Desplat for Frankenstein, Ludwig Goransson for Sinners, Jonny Greenwood for One Battle After Another, Kangding Ray for Sirat, and Max Richter for Hamnet. The 2026 Golden Globes ceremony will take place on January 11.
Brad Pitt’s most successful film
Since its theatrical release in June 2025, F1 has grossed over $600 million worldwide. This makes it the most successful film in Brad Pitt’s career. The film was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton was involved as executive producer.
The plot follows nomadic driver Sonny Hayes, played by Pitt, who returns to Formula 1 to support the struggling APXGP team. At his side is rookie Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris.
The rest of the cast includes Kerry Condon as technical director Kate McKenna, Javier Bardem as team boss Ruben Cervantes, Tobias Menzies as board member Peter Banning, and Kim Bodnia as team boss Kaspar Smolinski. The film was shot during real Formula 1 weekends, which is why numerous drivers and team members appear in the film.
Ideas for a sequel are already in the works
Following the film’s overwhelming success, talks are already underway about a possible sequel. Producer Bruckheimer confirmed initial meetings with Hamilton in November. He told Forbes: “We met with Lewis Hamilton a few weeks ago and started talking about some ideas.”
He went on to explain: “We’re in London right now and have shown the film twice each of the past three nights. The audience is thrilled. My first question is always: How many of you haven’t seen this movie yet? 80 percent raise their hands and it’s incredible.”
“The other 20 percent have already seen it several times. Many who didn’t want to see the film before say, ‘Oh, that’s not really my genre.’ But it is your genre. The film is emotional, fun, and offers a great night at the movies,” Bruckheimer continued.