Bafta 2026 Nominations Announced Ahead of Tonight's Ceremony
The nominations for the 2026 Bafta Film Awards have been officially revealed, setting the stage for a highly anticipated ceremony tonight. The announcement was made by actors David Jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood at Bafta's headquarters on Tuesday, 27 January, generating significant buzz in the entertainment industry.
Top Contenders and Nomination Leaders
One Battle After Another has emerged as the frontrunner, securing an impressive 14 nominations across various categories. This caper film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is widely tipped to win Best Film, with Anderson himself a strong favourite for Best Director. Close behind is Sinners, a vampire drama directed by Ryan Coogler, which received 13 nominations. This follows its recent Oscar success, where it surpassed records with 16 nods.
Other notable films include Marty Supreme and Hamnet, each garnering 11 nominations. Frankenstein and I Swear also received recognition, with eight and five nominations respectively. I Swear is a biographical drama about John Davidson, a Scottish man with severe Tourette's syndrome, adding depth to this year's diverse lineup.
Key Categories and Nominees
In the Best Film category, the contenders are Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, and Sinners. The Best Director race features Yorgos Lanthimos for Bugonia, Chloé Zhao for Hamnet, Josh Safdie for Marty Supreme, Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another, Joachim Trier for Sentimental Value, and Ryan Coogler for Sinners.
Leading Actress nominees include Jessie Buckley for Hamnet, Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Kate Hudson for Song Sung Blue, Chase Infiniti for One Battle After Another, Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value, and Emma Stone for Bugonia. For Leading Actor, the list comprises Robert Aramayo for I Swear, Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, and Jesse Plemons for Bugonia.
Supporting Roles and Technical Awards
Supporting Actress nominations feature Odessa A'Zion for Marty Supreme, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for Sentimental Value, Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners, Carey Mulligan for The Ballad of Wallis Island, Teyana Taylor for One Battle After Another, and Emily Watson for Hamnet. Supporting Actor contenders are Benicio Del Toro for One Battle After Another, Jacob Elordi for Frankenstein, Paul Mescal for Hamnet, Peter Mullan for I Swear, Sean Penn for One Battle After Another, and Stellan Skarsgård for Sentimental Value.
Technical categories highlight excellence in areas such as Cinematography, with nominees including Dan Laustsen for Frankenstein, Darius Khondji for Marty Supreme, Michael Bauman for One Battle After Another, Autumn Durald Arkapaw for Sinners, and Adolpho Veloso for Train Dreams. Special Visual Effects nominations go to Avatar: Fire and Ash, F1, Frankenstein, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Lost Bus.
British Film and Rising Star Highlights
The Outstanding British Film category includes titles like 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, and Steve. The EE Rising Star Award, voted for by the public, features nominees Robert Aramayo, Miles Caton, Chase Infiniti, Archie Madekwe, and Posy Sterling.
This year's nominations reflect a diverse and competitive field, building on last year's ceremony where Edward Berger's Conclave won the top prize. With the ceremony set for tonight, all eyes are on the potential winners and the impact these films will have on the awards season.
