Apple's racing film F1, starring Brad Pitt, has earned a Best Picture nomination for the 98th Academy Awards. The company announced it received six total nominations, with F1 also up for Best Sound, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects. Competing against titles like *Bugonia* and *Frankenstein*, the film is Apple's most significant awards contender to date.

The nomination marks a major milestone for Apple's streaming ambitions. F1 was the highest-grossing sports feature ever, earning over $631 million worldwide. Since Apple TV+ launched in 2019, its content has accumulated 687 wins and 3,229 nominations, validating its strategy to compete directly with Hollywood studios in prestige filmmaking.

Winners will be announced on March 15, 2026. Apple's Come See Me in the Good Light also received a Best Documentary Feature nomination, while The Lost Bus is up for Best Visual Effects. This Oscar success could accelerate Apple's investment in high-profile theatrical releases and attract more top-tier talent to its platform.