2026 BAFTA Awards Nominees Announced — One Battle After Another Leads With 14
January 28, 2026 — London: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) unveiled the nominees for its prestigious 2026 BAFTA Film Awards on Tuesday, turning the spotlight on a competitive field of films and performances ahead of the ceremony scheduled for February 22 in London.
At the forefront of this year’s nominations is Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically charged drama One Battle After Another, which leads all contenders with 14 nods across major categories — including Best Film, Best Director, and multiple acting slots. Close behind is Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller Sinners, recognized with 13 nominations, a stunning haul that follows the film’s record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations earlier this season.
Top Nominees and Categories
The BAFTA nominations reflect a diverse slate of cinema from around the world, with heavyweight contenders and breakthrough favorites earning recognition across craft and performance categories:
Best Film (Top 5 Nominees):
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- Sentimental Value
Best Director:
- Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
- Ryan Coogler (Sinners)
- Chloé Zhao (Hamnet)
- Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme)
- Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value)
- Yorgos Lanthimos (Bugonia)
Leading Acting Categories:
- Leading Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), Robert Aramayo (I Swear), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Jesse Plemons (Bugonia)
- Leading Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), Emma Stone (Bugonia)
Supporting Roles:
- Supporting Actress: Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), Odessa A’zion (Marty Supreme), Carey Mulligan (The Ballad of Wallis Island), Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Emily Watson (Hamnet)
- Supporting Actor: Benicio Del Toro (One Battle After Another), Paul Mescal (Hamnet), Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Peter Mullan (I Swear), Sean Penn (One Battle After Another), Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)
Breakdowns Across Creative Categories
Beyond the headline acting and film races, BAFTA also recognized excellence across technical and creative fields such as casting, cinematography, editing, sound, and production design, highlighting films like Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another in multiple categories. The nominations also spotlight international cinema, animation, documentary, and family film categories.
Emerging talents are showcased in the EE Rising Star Award, where actors including Chase Infiniti and Robert Aramayo will compete for the public-voted honor.
Notable Milestones and Industry Buzz
This year’s BAFTA nominations have drawn attention not just for their star power but for milestones within the field. Hamnet became one of the most-nominated films ever for a female director, while Sinners added to its awards-season momentum with strong representation across categories. Meanwhile, Leonardo DiCaprio’s nod for Best Leading Actor adds to his legacy of accolades at BAFTA.
The nomination announcements set the stage for a high-stakes awards season that will culminate across major ceremonies worldwide, including the Oscars in March. With a blend of festival favorites, critical darlings, and crowd-pleasing storytellers, the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards promise a showcase of cinematic excellence.
