Oscars for Acting Uncertain After BAFTA Surprises

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Published: February 24, 2026 4:39 PM ET

Oscars for Acting Uncertain After BAFTA Surprises

The recent BAFTA Awards presented several surprises, complicating the Oscar race. The ceremony, held on a Sunday, showcased unexpected outcomes in acting categories that had previously seemed predictable.

BAFTA Surprise Wins Impact Oscars

Jessie Buckley, known for her role in *Hamnet*, continued to excel, winning Best Actress. The other key acting categories, however, diverged from expectations.

Notable Acting Winners

Best Actor: Robert Aramayo for *I Swear*
Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn for *One Battle After Another*
Best Supporting Actress: Wunmi Mosaku for *Sinners*

These victories highlighted a shift in momentum, particularly with Timothée Chalamet, a frontrunner for the Oscars, missing out on the award.

Award Count and Achievements

*One Battle After Another* led the night with several awards, including:

Best Film
Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Best Adapted Screenplay

Overall, *One Battle After Another* accumulated 180 points in the Movies Fantasy League, maintaining its lead.

Other Notable Winners

*Sinners*: Won multiple awards including Best Original Screenplay and Original Score.
*Frankenstein*: Recognized for production design, costume, and makeup.
Other Films: *Hamnet* (Best British Film), *Sentimental Value* (Best Film Not in the English Language), *Zootopia 2* (Best Animated Film).

The BAFTAs showcased significant achievements in sound and visual effects. For instance, *Avatar: Fire and Ash* received accolades for Best Visual Effects.

Upcoming Events and Predictions

As the Oscars approach on March 15, focus will turn to upcoming events. The Producers Guild will announce its Best Film winner on February 28, followed by the Actor Awards on March 1.

The results at these ceremonies will likely influence Oscar predictions and highlight the strengths of films like *Sinners*, known for its box-office success.

The landscape for the Oscars looks increasingly uncertain after the BAFTAs. Potential for substantial surprises remains as the awards season progresses.