2026 Bafta Film Awards Nominations: One Battle After Another, Sinners, Marty Supreme, and Hamnet Lead the Pack
The nominations for the 2026 Bafta Film Awards have been revealed, with top contenders including One Battle After Another, Sinners, Marty Supreme, and Hamnet. One Battle After Another leads with 14 nominations, followed closely by Sinners with 13, and Marty Supreme and Hamnet with 11 each. Other recognized films include Frankenstein with eight nominations and I Swear with five. Sinners has made history by surpassing previous films with 16 nominations, making it the most-recognized film ever.
Paul Thomas Anderson is a strong contender for Best Director, with his film One Battle After Another being a favorite for Best Film. Last year's top prize went to Edward Berger's Conclave. The nominations cover various categories including Best Film, Director, Leading Actress, Leading Actor, Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Casting, Outstanding British Film, and more.
The nominees for Best Film include Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, and Sinners. The Best Director category features notable names like Yorgos Lanthimos, Chloé Zhao, Josh Safdie, Paul Thomas Anderson, Joachim Trier, and Ryan Coogler. Leading Actress nominees include Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Renate Reinsve, and Emma Stone, while Leading Actor nominees include Robert Aramayo, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, and Jesse Plemons.
Supporting Actress and Supporting Actor categories also have strong contenders like Odessa A'zion, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Wunmi Mosaku, Carey Mulligan, Teyana Taylor, Emily Watson, Benicio Del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Peter Mullan, Sean Penn, and Stellan Skarsgård. The nominations cover various aspects of filmmaking, including Casting, Outstanding British Film, Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay, Film Not in the English Language, Documentary, Animated Film, Children's & Family Film, Editing, Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, Make Up and Hair, Original Score, Sound, and Special Visual Effects.
The 2026 Bafta Film Awards promise to be a celebration of outstanding talent and creativity in the film industry, with a diverse range of nominees across various categories. The awards ceremony will showcase the best of British and international cinema, honoring the achievements of filmmakers, actors, and other industry professionals. Stay tuned for the winners to be announced and join us in celebrating the magic of cinema.