'F1: The Movie' Wins Two Critics' Choice Awards, Gains Awards Season Momentum

'F1: The Movie' is accelerating through awards season, adding two Critics' Choice Awards to its growing list of accolades. The film, starring Brad Pitt and co-produced by Lewis Hamilton, won for Best Editing and Best Sound, solidifying its reputation as a technical powerhouse amidst a strong box office performance and critical acclaim.

Why it matters:

The film's success at major award ceremonies like the Critics' Choice Awards significantly boosts its profile for the upcoming Oscars and Golden Globes. This recognition not only validates the project's ambitious portrayal of F1 but also elevates the sport's global cultural footprint, attracting a new audience to Formula 1.

The details:

• Critics' Choice Wins: The film secured victories in key technical categories, highlighting its cinematic excellence.
  • Best Editing: Awarded to Stephen Mirrione.
  • Best Sound: Awarded to the team of Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta, and Gareth John.
• Other Nominations: It received a total of seven nominations at the Critics' Choice Awards, also being recognized for Best Cinematography, Best Score, Best Song, Best Visual Effects, and Best Stunt Design.
• Golden Globes & Oscars Buzz: The momentum continues with two Golden Globe nominations and shortlisting in four Academy Award categories: Cinematography, Original Score, Sound, and Visual Effects. Ed Sheeran's original song "Drive" is also in contention for an Oscar.
• Commercial Success: Beyond critical praise, the film is a commercial hit, becoming Brad Pitt's highest-grossing movie ever and now available on Apple TV+.

What's next:

With the awards season in full swing, all eyes are on the upcoming Golden Globes and Academy Awards to see if the film can convert its nominations into more wins. Meanwhile, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has hinted at a possible sequel, though he cautioned it won't be immediate as they want to "digest" the success of the first film.