Alan Cumming has been announced as the host of the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, taking place on February 22 at London's Royal Festival Hall. The actor, known for his flamboyant style on 'The Traitors', succeeds fellow Scot David Tennant, who hosted the ceremony in 2024 and 2025.
Cumming, an Emmy, Golden Globe, Olivier and Tony award winner, previously hosted the BAFTA TV Awards earlier this year. This marks his first time hosting the UK's biggest night in film. 'How exciting to be back in the BAFTA fold, this time hosting the EE BAFTA Film Awards, a night like no other when we celebrate and honour creativity and craftsmanship — and also hopefully have a laugh and create some mischief as we do so!' Cumming said in a statement.
BAFTA's executive director of awards and content, Emma Baehr, praised Cumming's selection: 'With his sharp wit, warmth and vibrant energy, we are beyond excited that Alan Cumming will be hosting this year's EE BAFTA Film Awards. As we honour the outstanding talent in film that brings stories to life on screen, we know that Alan will give us an unforgettable night full of laughter, magic and plenty of surprises, and maybe some extraordinary outfits!'
Cumming's career spans 40 years, with film credits including 'GoldenEye', 'X2: X-Men United', 'Eyes Wide Shut' and 'Emma', and upcoming 'Avengers Doomsday'. On television, he won a Golden Globe and Emmy for 'The Good Wife' and four Emmys for hosting 'The Traitors' US edition. Last year's BAFTA Film Awards broadcast on BBC One averaged 3 million viewers, with over 64 million video views across social platforms.
Voting for the BAFTA film awards opened on December 5, with longlists due on January 9 and nominations on January 27.
