• Jerry Bruckheimer confirms a sequel to the Brad Pitt film F1 is in development.
  • Producer would be involved in casting but did not confirm a timeline or if Pitt will return.
  • The original F1 grossed $630m worldwide and is streaming on Apple TV.
  • The film was co-produced by Lewis Hamilton and is nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture.

Sequel officially on the table

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer told the BBC at the annual Academy Awards luncheon in Los Angeles that a sequel to the Brad Pitt blockbuster F1 is “in the works.” The announcement confirms months of speculation but leaves key details — including a start date and casting — unfinalised.

“We’re working on a sequel,” Bruckheimer said, while declining to confirm whether Pitt will reprise his role as veteran driver Sonny Hayes. He added that he would “of course” be involved in casting decisions.

Box office success and awards attention

Released last summer, F1 became Apple Original Films’ most successful theatrical release, grossing $630m worldwide. The film is currently streaming on Apple TV and has earned four Oscar nominations this year, including a Best Picture nod.

Bruckheimer said he was “surprised” and delighted by the film’s awards recognition after a difficult production path that included industry strikes. “It was a long journey to get the movie made… but in the end, the movie entertained audiences around the world,” he told the BBC.

Production background and collaborators

The film, which follows Pitt’s Sonny Hayes returning to the Formula 1 grid with the fictional APXGP team, featured extensive behind-the-scenes filming during the 2023 and 2024 F1 seasons. Key sequences were shot at several race weekends, including the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

F1 was co-produced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who helped shepherd the racing authenticity that underpinned the film’s appeal. At a recent Apple TV press day, an audience question about a sequel prompted Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to tell fans to “stay tuned,” suggesting the sport’s commercial partners are aligned with further movie development.

What we know — and what’s still unknown

Confirmed: a sequel is being developed and Jerry Bruckheimer will play a decision-making role on casting. Unconfirmed: whether Brad Pitt will return as Sonny Hayes, a production schedule, script details, or a release plan.

Bruckheimer also used the Oscars luncheon to tease a full slate of follow-ups and franchises on his desk, from Heat 2 to another Days of Thunder film, additional Top Gun and Pirates of the Caribbean projects and a described-as “very interesting” UFO project.

Why it matters

F1’s financial success and awards momentum make a sequel a natural next step for Apple Original Films and the movie’s creative team. For fans of motorsport and moviegoers drawn to big‑budget race action, the sequel promises more on-track spectacle — if and when the team finalises a script, casting and schedule.

For now, audiences and industry watchers will wait for formal announcements on casting and a production timeline.

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