The anticipation among film enthusiasts has reached its peak as the nominations for the BAFTA Film Awards 2026, known as the “British Oscars,” have been announced. This is one of the most prestigious institutions in the film world, annually highlighting the most exceptional films, performances, and creators. For many, BAFTA serves as the final major prelude before the Oscar ceremony, providing an early glimpse of the films that will dominate the cinematic year. The announcement of nominations always captures the attention of the global community, as the institution’s judges carefully select standout works, honoring both originality and quality in storytelling and cinematic artistry. This year proved no exception, with the announcements already generating intense commentary in international media and social media platforms. The film “One Battle After Another” dominates the nominations list, securing 14 significant positions across various categories, from best film and direction to lead performances. Meanwhile, the Greek production “Bugonia” by Yorgos Lanthimos stands out with five nominations, confirming the Greek director’s global recognition and international interest in his work.
BAFTA Film Awards 2026 nominations
Rising Star
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Robert Aramayo
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Miles Caton
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Chase Infiniti
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Archie Madekwe
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Posy Sterling
Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer
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The Ceremony – Jack King (director, writer), Hollie Bryan (producer), Lucy Meer (producer)
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My Father’s Shadow – Akinola Davies Jr (director), Wale Davies (writer)
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Pillion – Harry Lighton (director, writer)
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A Want In Her – Myrid Carten (director)
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Wasteman – Cal McMau (director), Hunter Andrews (writer), Eoin Doran (writer)
Adapted screenplay
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The Ballad of Wallis Island – Tom Basden, Tim Key
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Bugonia – Will Tracy
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Hamnet – Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell
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One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson
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Pillion – Harry Lighton
Original screenplay
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I Swear – Kirk Jones
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Marty Supreme – Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie
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The Secret Agent – Kleber Mendonça Filho
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Sentimental Value – Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier
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Sinners – Ryan Coogler
Best children’s/family film
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Arco
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Boong
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Lilo & Stitch
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Zootropolis 2
Best international feature film
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It Was Just An Accident
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The Secret Agent
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Sentimental Value
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Sirāt
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The Voice of Hind Rajab
Best supporting actress
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Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme
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Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
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Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
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Carey Mulligan – The Ballad of Wallis Island
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Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
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Emily Watson – Hamnet
Best supporting actor
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Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
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Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
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Paul Mescal – Hamnet
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Peter Mullan – I Swear
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Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
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Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
Best leading actor
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Robert Aramayo – I Swear
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Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
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Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
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Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
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Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
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Jesse Plemons –