Damson Idris Teases 'Exciting Conversations' for F1 The Movie Sequel

Damson Idris confirmed that discussions are underway for a sequel to the 2025 blockbuster F1 The Movie. The actor, who portrayed rookie driver Joshua Pearce in the film, revealed the news during an appearance on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, according to Motorsport.com.

Idris was cautious but direct about the project's future. "There are talks," he said. "There's not much I can say, but there are exciting conversations that are happening. But at the forefront, the main goal is to make the sport and the fans proud. And I think the first movie did that."

What did Damson Idris say about the first film's success?

He credited the film's broad appeal as a key factor in its success. "The brilliance of F1 The Movie, I think, is that it was, for the first time in a long time, a movie that you could take your whole family to," Idris explained. "You can go with your grandparents, your kids, your parents, your boyfriend, your girlfriend, whatever the case may be. And we don't often get that with movies."

How did the film impact his career?

Idris said the role fundamentally changed his professional trajectory. "It really has changed my life," he told the podcast. "I was the young actor who was on Snowfall, and then this movie just catapulted me on a rocketship, and it's really made me respect the business that I'm in even more." He also reflected on the importance of major studio films in supporting the wider cinema ecosystem.

The original film, directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt, was a major commercial hit. According to verified data, it grossed over $634 million worldwide. It is currently available to stream on Apple TV in the United States.

Sources

• Box Office Mojo
• Rotten Tomatoes