BAFTA 2026 Nominations Announced: Paul Thomas Anderson's Film Leads with 14 Nods
BAFTA 2026 Nominations: Anderson's Film Tops with 14 Nods

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has officially announced the highly anticipated nomination list for the upcoming 2026 BAFTA awards ceremony, setting the stage for a thrilling competition in the world of cinema.

Top Contenders Dominate the Nominations

Paul Thomas Anderson's epic drama 'One Battle After Another', featuring Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio in a pivotal role, has emerged as the frontrunner by sweeping an impressive 14 nominations across various categories. This remarkable achievement highlights the film's critical acclaim and technical excellence.

Following closely behind is Ryan Coogler's gripping thriller 'Sinners', starring Michael B. Jordan in the lead role, which has secured 13 nominations. The strong showing of both films underscores their dominance in this year's awards season.

Complete List of BAFTA 2026 Nominations

Best Film

  • 'Hamnet'
  • 'Marty Supreme'
  • 'One Battle After Another'
  • 'Sentimental Value'
  • 'Sinners'

Outstanding British Film

  • '28 Years Later'
  • 'The Ballad of Wallis Island'
  • 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'
  • 'Die My Love'
  • 'H Is for Hawk'
  • 'Hamnet'
  • 'I Swear'
  • 'Mr Burton'
  • 'Pillion'
  • 'Steve'

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer

  • 'The Ceremony' – Jack King (director, writer), Hollie Bryan (producer), Lucy Meer (producer)
  • 'My Father’s Shadow' – Akinola Davies Jr (director), Wale Davies (writer)
  • 'Pillion' – Harry Lighton (director, writer)
  • 'A Want in Her' – Myrid Carten (director)
  • 'Wasteman' – Cal McMau (director), Hunter Andrews (writer), Eoin Doran (writer)

Best Film Not in the English Language

  • 'It Was Just an Accident'
  • 'The Secret Agent'
  • 'Sentimental Value'
  • 'Sirāt'
  • 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'

Best Documentary

  • '2000 Meters to Andriivka'
  • 'Apocalypse in the Tropics'
  • 'Cover-Up'
  • 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'
  • 'The Perfect Neighbor'

Best Animated Film

  • 'Elio'
  • 'Little Amélie'
  • 'Zootopia 2'

Best Children’s and Family Film

  • 'Arco'
  • 'Boong'
  • 'Lilo & Stitch'
  • 'Zootopia 2'

Best Director

  • 'Bugonia' – Yorgos Lanthimos
  • 'Hamnet' – Chloé Zhao
  • 'Marty Supreme' – Josh Safdie
  • 'One Battle After Another' – Paul Thomas Anderson
  • 'Sentimental Value' – Joachim Trier
  • 'Sinners' – Ryan Coogler

Best Original Screenplay

  • 'I Swear' – Kirk Jones
  • 'Marty Supreme' – Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie
  • 'The Secret Agent' – Kleber Mendonça Filho
  • 'Sentimental Value' – Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier
  • 'Sinners' – Ryan Coogler

Best Adapted Screenplay

  • 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' – Tom Basden, Tim Key
  • 'Bugonia' – Will Tracy
  • 'Hamnet' – Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
  • 'One Battle After Another' – Paul Thomas Anderson
  • 'Pillion' – Harry Lighton

Best Leading Actress

  • Jessie Buckley – 'Hamnet'
  • Rose Byrne – 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You'
  • Kate Hudson – 'Song Sung Blue'
  • Chase Infiniti – 'One Battle After Another'
  • Renate Reinsve – 'Sentimental Value'
  • Emma Stone – 'Bugonia'

Best Leading Actor

  • Robert Aramayo – 'I Swear'
  • Timothée Chalamet – 'Marty Supreme'
  • Leonardo DiCaprio – 'One Battle After Another'
  • Ethan Hawke – 'Blue Moon'
  • Michael B Jordan – 'Sinners'
  • Jesse Plemons – 'Bugonia'

Best Supporting Actress

  • Odessa A’zion – 'Marty Supreme'
  • Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – 'Sentimental Value'
  • Wunmi Mosaku – 'Sinners'
  • Carey Mulligan – 'The Ballad of Wallis Island'
  • Teyana Taylor – 'One Battle After Another'
  • Emily Watson – 'Hamnet'

Best Supporting Actor

  • Benicio del Toro – 'One Battle After Another'
  • Jacob Elordi – 'Frankenstein'
  • Paul Mescal – 'Hamnet'
  • Peter Mullan – 'I Swear'
  • Sean Penn – 'One Battle After Another'
  • Stellan Skarsgård – 'Sentimental Value'

Technical and Special Category Nominations

The nominations extend across numerous technical categories, with 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' featuring prominently in:

  • Best Casting: 'I Swear', 'Marty Supreme', 'One Battle After Another', 'Sentimental Value', 'Sinners'
  • Best Cinematography: 'Frankenstein', 'Marty Supreme', 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners', 'Train Dreams'
  • Best Editing: 'F1', 'A House of Dynamite', 'Marty Supreme', 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners'
  • Best Costume Design: 'Frankenstein', 'Hamnet', 'Marty Supreme', 'Sinners', 'Wicked: For Good'
  • Best Makeup & Hair: 'Frankenstein', 'Hamnet', 'Marty Supreme', 'Sinners', 'Wicked: For Good'
  • Best Original Score: 'Bugonia', 'Frankenstein', 'Hamnet', 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners'
  • Best Production Design: 'Frankenstein', 'Hamnet', 'Marty Supreme', 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners'
  • Best Sound: 'F1', 'Frankenstein', 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners', 'Warfare'
  • Best Special Visual Effects: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', 'F1', 'Frankenstein', 'How to Train Your Dragon', 'The Lost Bus'

British Short Film and Animation Categories

The awards also celebrate emerging talent through British short films and animations:

  • Best British Short Animation: 'Cardboard', 'Solstice', 'Two Black Boys in Paradise'
  • Best British Short Film: 'Magid / Zafar', 'Nostalgie', 'Terence', 'This Is Endometriosis', 'Welcome Home Freckles'

EE Rising Star Award

The EE Rising Star award, voted for by the public, features these promising talents:

  • Robert Aramayo
  • Miles Caton
  • Chase Infiniti
  • Archie Madekwe
  • Posy Sterling

The 2026 BAFTA awards ceremony promises to be a spectacular event, celebrating the finest achievements in filmmaking from across the globe. Film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike are eagerly awaiting the results, which will be announced during the prestigious ceremony next year.