F1 may have scored four 2026 Oscars nominations, but not everyone was supportive of the Academy’s recognition of the film.
The Brad Pitt-led racing drama secured nods for Best Picture, Best Film Editing, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects when the nominations were announced in January 2026. Though the fast-paced sports picture soared at the box office and became Apple’s highest-grossing film, there was certainly confusion over why Wicked: For Good was completely shut out from the list of nominees over F1.
“I can’t believe F1 got nominated but not wicked??????? Crazy work,” one person wrote via...
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