BAFTA 2026 Film Awards: Complete List of Winners

The BAFTA Film Awards 2026 held at the Royal Festival Hall in London was a remarkable night celebrating cinematic excellence. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the event showcased a diverse array of talented filmmakers and performers.

Key Highlights of the BAFTA 2026 Ceremony

This year’s BAFTA nominations featured significant competition. Notably, Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller One Battle After Another led the nominations with 14 nods, closely followed by Ryan Coogler’s vampire film Sinners with 13 nominations. Other prominent films included Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet and Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, each garnering 11 nominations.

• Top Nominated Films:
  • One Battle After Another – 14 nominations
  • Sinners – 13 nominations
  • Hamnet – 11 nominations
  • Marty Supreme – 11 nominations
  • Sentimental Value – 8 nominations
  • Frankenstein – 8 nominations

Record-Breaking Nominations

This year, Hamnet made history as the most nominated film by a female director at the BAFTAs. Additionally, Sinners set a record by being the most-nominated film by a Black director in BAFTA history.

A Night of Wins

The ceremony was filled with triumphant moments and poignant remarks. Wunmi Mosaku won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sinners, while Sean Penn received the Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in One Battle After Another.

Additional Awards

The night also honored several first-time nominees in performance categories, including:

• Robert Aramayo
• Odessa A’zion
• Rose Byrne
• Chase Infiniti
• Michael B. Jordan
• Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas
• Stellan Skarsgård
• Teyana Taylor

Political Statements and Tributes

The evening also featured moments that echoed the world’s current events. Alan Cumming made a stirring remark during his monologue, suggesting that filmmakers are influenced by real-world happenings. Director David Borenstein accepted the Best Documentary award for Mr. Nobody Against Putin and emphasized moral choices in challenging times. Akinola Davies Jr., winner of the Outstanding Debut award, concluded his speech with “Free Palestine!”

Honors and Tributes

Clare Binns was recognized with the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award. She highlighted the importance of local cinemas and paid tribute to the late Robert Redstone for supporting independent filmmaking.

Complete List of Winners from BAFTA 2026

As the buzz from this year’s BAFTAs continues, the international film community eagerly anticipates next year’s ceremony and the films that will captivate audiences in 2027.