BAFTA Film Awards 2026: One Battle After Another Leads With 14 Nominations
3 minute readPublished: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:36 pm
BAFTA Film Awards 2026: "One Battle After Another" Leads Nominations
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the nominees for the 2026 Film Awards, with "One Battle After Another" leading the pack with 14 nominations. The film is in contention for Best Film, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and acting nods for Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor.
Following closely behind, "Sinners" secured 13 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director for Ryan Coogler, and acting nominations for Michael B. Jordan and Wunmi Mosaku. "Hamnet" and "Marty Supreme" tied for third place with 11 nominations each. Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal received nominations for "Hamnet," while Odessa Azion earned a nod for "Marty Supreme." Stellan Skarsgrd also received his first nomination for "Sentimental Value," which garnered eight nominations.
The nominations highlight the strong presence of female directors, with Chlo Zhao ("Hamnet") being the only woman nominated for Best Director. The awards also reflect a trend of alignment with the Academy Awards, as all five Best Film nominees at the BAFTAs also made the cut for the Best Picture Oscar nominations. The 2026 BAFTA ceremony, hosted by Alan Cumming, is scheduled for Sunday, February 22.
BNN's Perspective:
The BAFTA nominations offer a fascinating glimpse into the year's cinematic landscape. The strong showing of "One Battle After Another" suggests a potential frontrunner for the awards season. The alignment with the Oscars in the Best Film category further underscores the BAFTAs' influence in predicting the year's top films.
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