“Relentless Battles: ‘Sinners’ Take Charge”
The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards nominations have generated significant buzz, showcasing an impressive lineup of films and talents.
Leading Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’
Paul Thomas Anderson’s film, *One Battle After Another*, emerged as a front-runner with a remarkable 14 nominations. This includes coveted categories like Best Film, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film previously achieved an extraordinary milestone by securing 16 mentions in the nominations longlist, setting a record for any film.
Following close behind is *Sinners*, directed by Ryan Coogler, which garnered 13 nominations. This includes Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Coogler. Notably, Michael B. Jordan received his first BAFTA nomination for Best Actor, while Wunmi Mosaku was nominated for Best Actress.
Historic Context and Noteworthy Films
The 14 nominations for *One Battle After Another* marks the second-highest total in BAFTA history, just shy of Richard Attenborough’s classic, *Gandhi*, which scored 16 nominations in 1983. Other films that achieved 14 nominations include *The King’s Speech* and *All Quiet on the Western Front*, both of which also won the prestigious Best Film award.
Additional contenders include *Hamnet* and *Marty Supreme*, both with 11 nominations, featuring significant talent like Timothée Chalamet and Paul Mescal in the Best Actor category.
Notable First-Time Nominees
The nominations list features eight first-time nominees in performance categories. Aside from Michael B. Jordan, this includes:
- Robert Aramayo (I Swear)
- Odessa A’zion (Marty Supreme)
- Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value)
- Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)
- Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
- Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another)
Infiniti is also a nominee for the Rising Star Award. In the Best Director category, both Ryan Coogler and Josh Safdie are in the running as first-time nominees.
Event Details
The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards ceremony will take place on February 22. This event promises to be a highlight in the film industry calendar, celebrating the relentless battles faced by filmmakers and the creative works they produce.
The nominations reflect a diverse range of talent and storytelling, making it an exciting time for cinema enthusiasts. Check back at El-Balad for updates and full nomination lists.
