Speaking to the BBC at the annual Academy Awards luncheon in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Bruckheimer said: “We’re working on a sequel.”
The producer declined to give a timeline for the project or confirm casting details, including whether Pitt would reprise his role. But he said the actor would “of course” be involved in casting decisions.
Released last summer, F1 has grossed $630m (£467m) worldwide, making it Apple Original Films’ most successful theatrical release to date. The production featured extensive filming during the 2023 and 2024 Formula 1 seasons, with scenes shot at multiple race weekends, including the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Bruckheimer said he was “surprised” and delighted by the film’s awards recognition, including its best picture nomination.
“It was a long journey to get the movie made because we had to endure a couple of strikes – but in the end, the movie entertained audiences around the world,” he said of F1. “I never worked with Brad Pitt before and it’s really a thrill to work with Brad.”
He said the annual luncheon was a great chance to “reminisce” with others he’s worked with over the years.
Bruckheimer, who was last nominated at the Academy Awards for Top Gun: Maverick, also discussed his stacked calendar of projects.
He disclosed that plans were underway for Heat 2, along with another Days of Thunder film – the 1990s NASCAR film starring Tom Cruise.
He is also working on another Top Gun movie and another film in the Pirates of Caribbean franchise. Bruckheimer also touted a “very interesting” UFO project.
“We’ve got a lot of things in the hopper,” he said. “We’re just waiting for one of them to get a great script and get it made.”