Apple TV+ earned an unexpected Best Picture nomination for F1: The Movie at the 2026 Oscars. The racing blockbuster also landed nods for Best Sound, Film Editing, and Visual Effects. Documentary Come See Me in the Good Light was nominated for Best Feature Length Documentary, with The Lost Bus recognized for Visual Effects.

This marks a significant rebound for Apple, which received zero nominations last year despite not releasing a typical awards contender. The strong box office performance of F1 likely resonated with Academy voters, shifting expectations from technical categories alone to the top prize. Apple remains the only streamer to have won Best Picture, with its 2022 victory for CODA.

The 2026 Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15, where Apple will hope to convert nominations into wins. Warner Bros.' One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is considered the current favorite for Best Picture. Apple's continued success in major awards shows its growing clout in the film industry.