The nominations for the British Academy Film Awards 2026 are out, setting the tone for a highly competitive awards season. Announced on January 27, the list honours the best films and performances from 2025. The awards ceremony will be held on February 22 in London, where winners across major categories will be revealed.
Films leading the race
Two films stand clearly ahead of the pack this year. One Battle After Another leads the nominations with 14 nods, earning recognition in major categories such as Best Film and Best Director. Close behind is Sinners with 13 nominations, reinforcing its strong position as an awards-season favourite.
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Several other films have also made a significant impact. Hamnet and Marty Supreme received 11 nominations each, while Frankenstein and Sentimental Value found space across both creative and technical categories. These films are expected to shape the outcome on the night.
categories in focus
The acting races are packed with star power and variety. The Leading Actor category features Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, Jesse Plemons and Robert Aramayo. In the Leading Actress category, nominees include Jessie Buckley, Emma Stone, Renate Reinsve, Kate Hudson, Rose Byrne and Chase Infiniti.
Indian cinema on the global stage
Indian cinema also earned recognition this year. The Manipuri film Boong secured a nomination in the Children’s and Family Film category, highlighting BAFTA’s increasing focus on international and regional storytelling.
Here is a detailed list of nominations
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
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
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
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Overall, the BAFTA 2026 nominations reflect a year rich in performances, storytelling and technical craft. With clear frontrunners and several strong challengers, the awards night promises both prestige and unpredictability.
