The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has officially revealed the complete roster of nominations for the highly anticipated 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. This announcement sets the stage for a glamorous ceremony next month, showcasing a diverse array of cinematic talent and storytelling excellence.
Nomination Highlights and Ceremony Details
Actors Aimee Lou Wood, known for her role in The White Lotus, and David Jonsson, last year's BAFTA Rising Star winner, presented the nominations via a livestream on Tuesday, January 27. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 22, and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, allowing audiences across the UK to tune in for the festivities.
In a statement, Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, expressed her congratulations to the nominees, highlighting the quality and variety of this year's selections. She remarked, "Huge congratulations to the teams behind the 46 superb films nominated today. They showcase the very best of storytelling and its ability to engage, entertain and provoke debate. This year's nominated films are full of bold storytelling and exquisite craft. And the breadth of narrative, genres and styles is spellbinding." Millichip also extended a warm welcome to both first-time and returning nominees, looking forward to celebrating their achievements in London.
Top Contenders and Category Leaders
The thriller One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, dominates the nominations with an impressive 14 nods, including Best Film, Leading Actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, and Supporting Actor for Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn. Close behind is the vampire horror film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, which has garnered 13 nominations, featuring in categories such as Best Film and Leading Actor for Michael B Jordan.
Other notable films include the Shakespeare drama Hamnet and the sports comedy-drama Marty Supreme, both receiving 11 nominations each. These films are recognized across multiple categories, from Best Film to technical awards like Cinematography and Production Design, underscoring their comprehensive artistic merit.
Full List of Nominations for Key Categories
Best Film
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
Outstanding British Film
- 28 Years Later
- The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy
- Die My Love
- H Is For Hawk
- Hamnet
- I Swear
- Mr Burton
- Pillion
- Steve
Leading Actress
- Jessie Buckley - Hamnet
- Rose Byrne - If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
- Kate Hudson - Song Sung Blue
- Chase Infiniti - One Battle After Another
- Renate Reinsve - Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone - Bugonia
Leading Actor
- Robert Aramayo - I Swear
- Timothée Chalamet - Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio - One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke - Blue Moon
- Michael B Jordan - Sinners
- Jesse Plemons - Bugonia
Supporting Actress
- Odessa A'zion - Marty Supreme
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas - Sentimental Value
- Wunmi Mosaku - Sinners
- Carey Mulligan - The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Teyana Taylor - One Battle After Another
- Emily Watson - Hamnet
Supporting Actor
- Benicio del Toro - One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi - Frankenstein
- Paul Mescal - Hamnet
- Peter Mullan - I Swear
- Sean Penn - One Battle After Another
- Stellan Skarsgård - Sentimental Value
Director
- Bugonia - Yorgos Lanthimos
- Hamnet - Chloé Zhao
- Marty Supreme - Josh Safdie
- One Battle After Another - Paul Thomas Anderson
- Sentimental Value - Joachim Trier
- Sinners - Ryan Coogler
EE BAFTA Rising Star Award
This category is voted for by the public, adding an interactive element to the awards. The nominees are:
- Robert Aramayo
- Miles Caton
- Chase Infiniti
- Archie Madekwe
- Posy Sterling
Additional Notable Categories
Other categories feature a mix of international and British talent, including Film Not in the English Language, Documentary, Animated Film, and various technical awards like Original Score, Cinematography, and Special Visual Effects. For instance, the Original Score category includes works by composers such as Jerskin Fendrix for Bugonia and Ludwig Göransson for Sinners, highlighting the musical diversity of this year's films.
Analysis and Industry Impact
The 2026 BAFTA nominations reflect a vibrant and eclectic film industry, with genres ranging from thrillers and horrors to dramas and comedies. The inclusion of both established veterans and emerging newcomers underscores BAFTA's commitment to celebrating all facets of filmmaking. As the ceremony approaches, anticipation builds for which films and individuals will take home the prestigious awards, potentially influencing future trends in global cinema.
With the event set to be televised, viewers can look forward to an evening of recognition and celebration, honoring the creative efforts that have captivated audiences over the past year. Stay tuned for updates and results as the BAFTA Film Awards 2026 unfold on February 22.
