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Fasten your seatbelts (or at least pretend to know where the helmet goes)! The summer of 2025 brought us one of the biggest cinematic events in years: Joseph Kosinski’s “F1,” starring none other than Brad Pitt. But here’s what everyone is really dying to know—is there a sequel racing down the pipeline? The answer might just surprise you.
A Blockbuster That Took the Summer by Storm
Let’s break down the “F1” phenomenon. The movie, directed by Joseph Kosinski—the mastermind behind “Top Gun: Maverick”—featured Brad Pitt burning rubber in a high-octane role. Produced by Apple, “F1” revved up not only engines but box office records as well. With a jaw-dropping 3,219,136 tickets sold in France alone and an eye-popping global haul of over $623 million, it zoomed past expectations. Not bad for a budget in the $250 to $300 million range, right?
Sure, for most mortals, forking out that kind of cash would mean serious buyer’s remorse. But for Apple, the blockbuster’s performance meant something more: “F1” became one of the company’s standout hits, standing proudly among its cinematic triumphs. As any movie mogul would tell you, “success” often means only one thing—prospects for a sequel.
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Is a Sequel in the Works? Here’s What Tim Cook Said
No clickbait here—let’s get straight to the inside scoop. Tim Cook, legendary CEO of Apple, didn’t mince words when asked about the possibility of a follow-up. Speaking in comments reported by Variety, Cook revealed: “It’s clearly a discussion we’ve had. This summer was a huge success for us, we’re so proud.”
In other words, the question of a sequel isn’t just idle gossip. Discussions have already started, and the project is described as being in development. It’s not quite time to pop your popcorn for the next race yet, but let’s just say the wheels are definitely turning behind the scenes.
- “F1” was a smash for Apple, both critically and financially.
- Tim Cook confided that sequel talks are underway—and development has begun.
- Pride is running high at Apple HQ, and for good reason!
Behind the Steering Wheel: Brad Pitt and Damson Idris
Of course, great box office numbers don’t come just from beautiful cars or cutting-edge special effects (though those help). It’s about stars willing to go the extra mile—quite literally.
Brad Pitt and Damson Idris climbed into the cockpit themselves, getting behind the wheel for the film’s most thrilling scenes. Now, before you applaud their superhuman courage, here’s the inside track: the vehicles were actually F2 or F3 cars made up to look like F1 machines. Think of it as movie magic, sort of like how, in “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise and the other actors didn’t actually fly those F/A-18 jets themselves, though they were definitely along for the ride.
That doesn’t mean the preparation was a Sunday afternoon drive. Quite the opposite, in fact. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed that Brad Pitt devoted four months to helping Damson Idris become capable of driving one of the movie’s cars. Yes, hard work was the name of the game—so don’t try this at home unless Brad Pitt is willing to give you personal lessons for a whole semester.
What’s Next for “F1” Fans?
The massive success of “F1” has Apple sitting firmly in the winner’s circle, and fans worldwide are crossing their fingers for an official sequel announcement. As of now, while nothing is set in stone, all signals point to a next chapter that’s already idling somewhere just beyond the horizon.
So, if you loved watching Brad Pitt and Damson Idris tear up the screen (and the racetrack), keep your eyes peeled for news in the coming months. In the meantime, you can always practice your victory dance—after all, if the sequel hits, you’ll want to be ready to celebrate in style!
