One Battle After Another Triumphs at BAFTA Awards 2026
The British Academy Film Awards 2026 saw a spectacular victory for the action film One Battle After Another, which secured six prestigious awards, including Best Film and Best Director. The celebration continued at the Warner Bros afterparty in London, where stars Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor dazzled in glamorous attire, marking a night of cinematic excellence.
Star-Studded Afterparty Fashion
Chase Infiniti, aged 25, made a stunning entrance in a white strapless dress featuring a high leg split and a silver ornamental waistpiece, complemented by a matching scarf and heels. Teyana Taylor, 35, opted for a full-length shaggy faux fur coat paired with black leather boots, exuding elegance. The actresses, alongside director Paul Thomas Anderson, posed joyfully for photos, reflecting the film's success.
Other celebrities at the event included Peter Sarsgaard in a dapper black suit, with his wife Maggie Gyllenhaal in a black long-sleeved dress. Tilda Swinton chose a classic black suit and white shirt, while Wunmi Mosaku wore a deep blue off-the-shoulder dress. Emilia Jones showcased a leggy display in a black mini dress and tights, and Jessica Alexander turned heads in a daring black cut-out vest top. Riz Ahmed attended with his wife Fatima Farheen Mirza, sporting a sharp black suit.
BAFTA Wins and Highlights
One Battle After Another received a record 14 nominations and emerged victorious in key categories: Best Film, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor for Sean Penn, Cinematography, and Editing. Producer Sarah Murphy dedicated the Best Film award to their late partner Adam Somner, expressing heartfelt gratitude.
In his acceptance speech, director Paul Thomas Anderson praised the year's film quality, stating, "Anybody that says movies aren't any good any more they can piss off because this is just a great f*****g year." He added plans to celebrate at a local bar, highlighting the film's gritty narrative about an ex-revolutionary, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, forced back into action.
Other Award Winners and Surprises
The BAFTAs also recognized other films, with Sinners, Frankenstein, and I Swear each winning three awards, while Hamnet secured two. Notably, Marty Supreme, despite 11 nominations, left empty-handed, with Timothee Chalamet losing the Leading Actor prize to Robert Aramayo of I Swear.
Key winners included:
- Best Film: One Battle After Another
- Leading Actress: Jessie Buckley for Hamnet
- Leading Actor: Robert Aramayo for I Swear
- Supporting Actress: Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners
- Supporting Actor: Sean Penn for One Battle After Another
- Original Score: Sinners by Ludwig Göransson
- Animated Film: Zootropolis 2
- Outstanding British Film: Hamnet
The event underscored a vibrant year for cinema, with diverse genres and talents celebrated across categories, from documentaries to visual effects.
