Bafta Nominations 2026: The Big Contenders: Most-Nominated Films

Leading the 2026 BAFTA race are a mix of ambitious dramas, genre films and ensemble pieces that dominated both critics’ awards and awards-season buzz:

Top-Nominated Films

• One Battle After Another — 14 nominations, the year’s biggest BAFTA contender, including Best Film and major acting nods.

• Sinners — 13 nominations for Ryan Coogler’s genre-crossing epic.

• Hamnet — 11 nominations, including major acting and directing recognition for Chloé Zhao.

• Marty Supreme — 11 nominations with Timothée Chalamet in the spotlight.

• Sentimental Value — Strong presence across major categories.

Other well-represented films with multiple nominations include Frankenstein, I Swear, Bugonia, and more across technical and creative categories.

Best Film Nominees

These five films are vying for the top prize — Best Film at the BAFTAs:

• Hamnet

• Marty Supreme

• One Battle After Another

• Sentimental Value

• Sinners

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)

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)

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)

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)

Best Director (films)

• Yorgos Lanthimos — Bugonia

• Chloé Zhao — Hamnet

• Josh Safdie — Marty Supreme

• Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another

• Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value

• Ryan Coogler — Sinners

Outstanding British Film

A celebration of British cinema, with nominations for titles like:

• 28 Years Later

• The Ballad of Wallis Island

• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

• H Is for Hawk and more.

EE Rising Star Award

A fan-voted category recognizing emerging talent:

• Miles Caton

• Chase Infiniti

• Robert Aramayo

• Archie Madekwe

• Posy Sterling

Ceremony Details

The 79th EE British Academy Film Awards take place on 22 February 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall, London. The event will be hosted by Alan Cumming and broadcast globally via BBC One, iPlayer, and international partners.

What This Year’s Nominations Signal

This year’s list reflects a vibrant blend of blockbuster auteurs, independent storytellers, genre cinema, and emerging talent — from powerhouse performances by established stars like DiCaprio and Stone to breakthrough work from actors including Chase Infiniti and Odessa A’zion. It also highlights diverse voices and international storytelling in categories such as Best Film Not in the English Language, Documentary, and more.