Brad Pitt blockbuster F1 sequel in the works, producer confirms

February 11, 2026

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed to the BBC that a sequel to the Formula 1 racing film starring Brad Pitt is now officially under development. The original movie, which Lewis Hamilton co-produced and earned four Oscar nominations including best picture, became Apple's highest-grossing theatrical release after making $630 million globally. While Bruckheimer declined to share specific details about timing or whether Pitt would return to his role, he confirmed his involvement in casting decisions for the follow-up.

Who is affected

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer
Actor Brad Pitt
Co-producer Lewis Hamilton
Apple Original Films/Apple TV
Formula 1 organization and CEO Stefano Domenicali
Global film audiences
The fictional APXGP team cast and crew

What action is being taken

Bruckheimer and his team are working on developing the F1 sequel
Bruckheimer is working on multiple other film projects including Heat 2, another Days of Thunder film, another Top Gun movie, another Pirates of the Caribbean film, and a UFO project
Teams are waiting for scripts to be finalized for various projects

Why it matters

The sequel confirmation matters because the original F1 film achieved significant commercial success as Apple's most successful theatrical release to date with $630 million in global box office revenue, and earned prestigious recognition with four Oscar nominations including best picture. The film's success demonstrates audience appetite for high-quality theatrical racing dramas and validates Apple's investment in original film content, potentially influencing future production decisions in the streaming and theatrical film industries.

What's next

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Read full article from source: BBC