Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessie Buckley Shine at the 2026 BAFTAs Hosted by Alan Cumming

The 79th British Academy Film Awards took place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, celebrating the best in film. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the ceremony featured performances by Jessie Ware and the voices behind KPop Demon Hunters .

Star-Studded Red Carpet

The event drew a dazzling array of stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Ethan Hawke, and Michael B. Jordan. Jessie Buckley and Teyana Taylor were among the standouts on the red carpet .

Buckley donned an electric blue, Grecian-style gown with bedazzled brooches and a scooped back. Taylor showcased a dramatic brown outfit, featuring a high-collared, coat-style dress with ruching and a long train. Emma Stone also made a statement in a black dress with a halter-neck and daring backless design, while Carey Mulligan opted for a navy halterneck with a relaxed bob hairstyle .

Awards and Nominations

Irish actress Jessie Buckley is a frontrunner for the best actress award for her role in Hamnet, potentially making history as the first Irish performer to win in that category at the BAFTAs. Irish filmmaker Myrid Carten and producers Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe were also in attendance.

One Battle After Another led the nominations with 14, followed by Sinners with 13, and Marty Supreme and Hamnet with 11 nominations each .

In Memoriam Tribute

Jessie Ware delivered a moving performance of a Barbara Streisand song during the In Memoriam segment, honoring those the industry has lost .

The ceremony aired on BBC One, offering audiences a night of entertainment hosted by Alan Cumming .