The BAFTAs, also known as the British Academy Film Awards, are known for often going their own way when it comes to nominees and winners. This year was no different, with films like “I Swear,” “The Ballad of Wallis Island,” and “H is for Hawk” making waves in the nominations. However, the BAFTAs also serve as a predictor for the Oscars, so the winners at this prestigious event can sometimes hint at who will take home the coveted Academy Award.
In a tight race between “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners,” it was “One Battle After Another” that emerged victorious as the Best Film. However, the homegrown dark horse “Hamnet” also made a strong showing, proving that it was a film not to be underestimated.
The winners across various categories at the 2026 BAFTAs were as follows:
– Best Film: “One Battle After Another”
– Outstanding British Film: “Hamnet”
– Director: Paul Thomas Anderson for “One Battle After Another”
– Leading Actress: Jessie Buckley for “Hamnet”
– Leading Actor: Robert Aramayo for “I Swear”
– Supporting Actress: Wunmi Mosaku for “Sinners”
– Supporting Actor: Sean Penn for “One Battle After Another”
– EE Rising Star Award: Robert Aramayo
– Original Screenplay: “Sinners”
– Adapted Screenplay: “One Battle After Another”
– Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer: “My Fatherâs Shadow”
– Film not in the English Language: “Sentimental Value”
– Documentary: “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”
– Animated Film: “Zootropolis 2”
– Childrenâs & Family Film: “Boong”
– Casting: “I Swear”
– Cinematography: “One Battle After Another”
– Costume Design: “Frankenstein”
– Editing: “One Battle After Another”
– Make-up & Hair: “Frankenstein”
– Original Score: “Sinners”
– Production Design: “Frankenstein”
– Special Visual Effects: “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
– Sound: “F1”
– British Short Animation: “Two Black Boys in Paradise”
– British Short Film: “This Is Endometriosis”
Overall, the 2026 BAFTAs showcased a diverse range of films and talent, highlighting the best of British and international cinema. The winners at this year’s event are sure to be ones to watch as the awards season continues.
