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 X, while another echoed, “Wicked for good not being nominated for any oscar is insane (and the f1 movie getting multiple is beyond absurd).”
In F1, Pitt portrays Sonny Hayes, a racer who comes out of retirement to mentor Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) and revamp the APXGP F1 team.
With the recent announcement of the 2026 Oscar nominations, the awards season is officially underway. Thankfully for streaming fans, the vast majority of 2025’s Academy Award nominees, from the record-breaking horror film Sinners to the Brad Pitt racing drama F1, are readily available to stream on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more. To help film […]
Scroll below for a roundup of reactions to F1’s Oscars nominations and major snubs.
Was ‘Wicked: For Good’ Snubbed Over ‘F1’?
Wicked: For Good, the sequel to 2024’s blockbuster Wicked, earned $524 million globally and boasted the star power of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. Grande seemed like a shoe-in for a Best Supporting Actress nomination while others were certain the sequel would nab nods for makeup and hairstyling and production design.
“How did the f1 movie get four Oscar nominations including best picture?? I’m in disbelief and wicked for good got ZERO???” one fan questioned via X, while another wrote, “How the F*** does F1 get nominated and Wicked: For Good does not!? What money laundering scheme is this!?!?!”
“I’ve never been more mad. f1?? over wicked: for good??? did they WATCH the movie???? @TheAcademy i am praying on your downfall,” a third wrote.
“All of you arguing about certain oscar nominations and whoever was snubbed but we should all come together and fight the common enemy which is the F1 film getting nominated at all,” another person echoed.
The Best Costume Design snub for Wicked: For Good was perhaps most shocking, as Paul Tazewell won the award for the first film in 2024.
“F1 made it to the best picture nominees, i’m sure wicked for good could have made it to best costumes,” another outraged fan commented.
‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Fans Are Livid
Another critically acclaimed film missing from the nominations was the historical musical drama The Testament of Ann Lee.
“The Oscars are always embarrassing, but nominating F1 for best pic and not giving a single nom to ANN LEE is particularly embarrassing,” one outraged X user wrote, to which another person replied, “They can’t nominate a movie that nobody has seen.”
This prompted a third person to respond, “Plenty of Academy members have seen it and they are the ones doing the nominations.”
Another person questioned, “F1? Are you kidding me? That over Anne Lee?”
Others argued Amanda Seyfried had quite a standout performance as Ann Lee and deserved some recognition.
“F1 best picture nom. no ann lee or amanda nom. searchlight when i get my hands on you,” someone else wrote, while another person said, “I like F1 quite a bit, but that Best Picture slot should have gone to TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, THE LONG WALK, or NO OTHER CHOICE.”
Some Fans Showed Support for ‘F1’ After Oscar Noms
Not everyone was shocked by the Academy showing F1 some love.
“F1 Movie brought millions of people to the cinema, it’s visually so beautiful, the actors and producers worked so hard and the editing and music really drives you in,” one supporter wrote via X. “That movie has done more for the industry than movies that won last year, so yeah it’s well nominated #Oscars.”
A second person said, “My thoughts on 2025 Oscar nominations: I like what I’m seeing here! I was very surprised to see Wicked for Good getting 0 nominations, I’m was shocked to see Delroy Lindo got a Oscar Nom, happy to see Train Dreams and F1 get best picture. These are very great films this year.”
Another blockbuster missing from the Best Picture list was Avatar: Fire and Ash. (The James Cameron film did score nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Costume Design.)
“F1 was a good movie and the visuals were stunning,” another supporter pointed out. “Deserved that spot over Avatar or Wicked for sure!”
“There is typically at least one Best Picture nominee that doesn’t have the most critical acclaim compared to others, even if its reviews are still good,” another person said. “I thought WICKED: FOR GOOD and/or AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH would represent that for the longest time, but it turns out it was F1.”
What Films Are Nominated for Best Picture?
Other films nominated in the Best Picture category in addition to F1 are Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners and Train Dreams.
