Bruckheimer confirms F1 The Movie sequel now in development

Start your engines – Hollywood’s high-octane Formula 1 spectacle is officially getting another lap, according to Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

The latter confirmed that a sequel to F1 The Movie is no longer rumor-mill chatter but a genuine project revving up behind the scenes, sending waves of excitement through both film buffs and motorsport fans alike.

The original film, released in 2025, roared to life with Brad Pitt in the driver’s seat and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton serving as co-producer. What began as a bold crossover between Hollywood and the racing world quickly turned into a box-office juggernaut and awards-season contender.

Now, the franchise is preparing to shift gears once more.

From Box Office Triumph to Franchise Contender

The numbers alone tell a blockbuster story. With a global haul of $630 million (£467 million) and four Oscar nominations – including a coveted nod for Best Picture – the film proved that Formula 1 drama could translate into cinematic gold.

Featuring a star-studded ensemble that included Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, the movie blended fictional storytelling with authentic racing footage, giving audiences a front-row seat to the sport’s adrenaline.

At its heart was the tale of struggling fictional team APX GP, who turned to retired driver Sonny Hayes – played by Pitt – in a desperate bid to rescue their season.

The production’s collaboration with Formula 1 and Apple during the 2023 racing calendar allowed real drivers and real circuits to appear onscreen, blurring the line between scripted drama and sporting reality.

While hardcore F1 purists debated its dramatization, the broader public embraced the spectacle, expanding the sport’s reach far beyond traditional fan bases.

Bruckheimer Breaks the Silence

Speculation about a sequel had been circling for months, especially after Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali teased fans to “stay tuned.” Now, the confirmation has come straight from the producer steering the project.

Speaking to the BBC, Bruckheimer made it official with a simple but electrifying declaration: "We're working on a sequel."

Reflecting on the journey of bringing the original film to life, he acknowledged the hurdles the production faced.

"It was a long journey to get the movie made because we had to endure a couple of strikes – but in the end, the movie entertained audiences around the world," he said of F1 at the Academy Awards luncheon in Los Angeles.

"I never worked with Brad Pitt before and it's really a thrill to work with Brad."

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Despite confirming development is underway, Bruckheimer kept the release timeline under tight wraps, offering no hints about when audiences might return to the fictional paddock of APX GP. That silence, however, has only intensified anticipation.

With the original film proving that the roar of engines can echo just as powerfully in cinemas as it does on racetracks, the sequel now carries enormous expectations.

One thing is certain: Hollywood and Formula 1 are far from done with each other, and the next installment promises another full-throttle collision of speed, star power, and storytelling.