BAFTA Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads Nominations
The 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) nominations were announced on January 27, 2026, with “One Battle After Another” receiving a leading 14 nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for February 22, 2026, just three weeks before the 98th Academy Awards on March 15.
Nomination Highlights
“One Battle After Another” garnered nominations across several categories, including a leading actor nod for Leonardo DiCaprio . “Sinners” followed closely with 13 nominations, even as “Hamnet” and “Marty Supreme” each received 11 nominations .
First-Time Nominees
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts likewise recognized several first-time nominees in performance categories, including Robert Aramayo, Odessa A’zion, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, Michael B. Jordan, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Stellan Skarsgård, and Teyana Taylor .
Key Nominees – Best Film
- “Hamnet”
- “Marty Supreme”
- “One Battle After Another”
- “Sentimental Value”
- “Sinners”
Key Nominees – 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”
Global Context
The BAFTA awards are often seen as a precursor to the Academy Awards, and this year’s nominations reflect a competitive awards season. “Sinners” has already secured 16 Oscar nominations, the most in Academy Award history, while “One Battle After Another” received 13 .