BAFTA 2026 Nomination: The countdown to the 79th BAFTA Awards is underway, and this year’s nominees present a vibrant picture of contemporary filmmaking. From gripping thrillers to poignant literary adaptations, this year’s 2026 shortlist presents a film industry unafraid to take risks. At the helm of this year’s awards is One Battle After Another, a gripping political thriller boasting an impressive 14 nomination and close on its heels is vampire epic Sinners, boasting 13 nominations, followed by historical drama Hamnet and crime thriller Marty Supreme, each boasting 11 nominations over 40 films are represented across this year’s nominees.
When to Watch BAFTA 2026
The event is set to take place on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 and it will commence at 7:00 PM GMT with red carpet arrivals expected to start an hour prior to that. It is important to note that viewers across the world should be aware that the start time of the event will vary in their region.
Where to Watch BAFTA 2026
In India, the ceremony will be available via live streaming on SonyLIV. Viewers can also follow the official broadcast through BAFTA’s YouTube channel based on the 7 PM UK start time, Indian audiences can tune in around 12:30 AM IST on Monday, February 23.
When & Where to Stream BAFTA 2026 Live?
For Indian viewers, SonyLIV will carry the live stream of the ceremony.
Global time conversions:
- India: 12:30 AM IST, February 23
- United States: 2:00 PM EST, February 22
The 2026 ceremony takes place at London’s Royal Festival Hall, the awards home venue since 2023.
BAFTA 2026 Nominees & Who Is Leading?
The nominations were revealed on January 27, 2026. Here’s how the top contenders stack up:
- One Battle After Another – 14 nominations
- Sinners – 13 nominations
- Hamnet – 11 nominations
- Marty Supreme – 11 nominations
- Frankenstein – 8 nominations
- Sentimental Value – 8 nominations
The list of actors nominated for the awards in the acting categories is impressive. The actor Leonardo DiCaprio is nominated for One Battle After Another. Timothée Chalamet is nominated for Marty Supreme. Michael B. Jordan will also be participating in the event for his film Sinners and the lead actress nominated for the film Hamnet is Jessie Buckley. The list of directors nominated for the event is equally impressive. Paul Thomas Anderson, Chloé Zhao, Ryan Coogler, Yorgos Lanthimos, Joachim Trier and Josh Safdie are some of the directors nominated for the event.
Who are the Presenters at BAFTA 2026?
The event will be hosted by Alan Cumming and David Tennant had hosted the event previously. The list of presenters for the event includes Alicia Vikander, Alia Bhatt, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, Gillian Anderson, Kate Hudson, Riz Ahmed, Stormzy and Warwick Davis.
Who is Performing at BAFTA 2026?
Jessie Ware is set to deliver the In Memoriam tribute while Jae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami will perform “Golden,” marking its first live outing outside the U.S.
BAFTA 2026 Nominations Full List
Best Film
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
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
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
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
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
Director
- Bugonia – Yorgos Lanthimos
- Hamnet – Chloé Zhao
- Marty Supreme – Josh Safdie
- One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson
- Sentimental Value – Joachim Trier
- Sinners – Ryan Coogler
Documentary
- 2000 Meters to Andriivka
- Apocalypse in the Tropics
- Cover-Up
- Mr Nobody Against Putin
- The Perfect Neighbor
Animated film
- Elio
- Little Amélie
- Zootropolis 2
Children’s and family film
- Arco
- Boong
- Lilo & Stitch
- Zootropolis 2
Original screenplay
- I Swear
- Marty Supreme
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
Adapted screenplay
- The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Bugonia
- Hamnet
- One Battle After Another
- Pillion
EE BAFTA Rising Star Award: Public Vote Nominees
- Robert Aramayo
- Miles Caton
- Chase Infiniti
- Archie Madekwe
- Posy Sterling
Cinematography
- Frankenstein
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Costume design
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- Sinners
- Wicked: For Good
Editing
- F1
- A House of Dynamite
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
Production design
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
Make-up and hair
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- Sinners
- Wicked: For Good
Sound
- F1
- Frankenstein
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
- Warfare
Special visual effects
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- F1
- Frankenstein
- How to Train Your Dragon
- The Lost Bus
British short film
- Magid / Zafar
- Nostalgie
- Terence
- This Is Endometriosis
- Welcome Home Freckles
British short animation
- Cardboard
- Solstice
- Two Black Boys in Paradise
The top nominees
- 14 nominations – One Battle After Another
- 13 – Sinners
- 11 – Hamnet
- 11 – Marty Supreme
- 8 – Frankenstein
- 8 – Sentimental Value
(Additional technical and craft categories follow as officially announced.)
FAQ’s BAFTA 2026
1. Where is BAFTA 2026 being held?
The ceremony takes place at London’s Royal Festival Hall, continuing its run at the Southbank venue.
2. Who is hosting this year?
Alan Cumming will serve as host, bringing his theatre and television experience to the stage.
3. Which film has the most nominations?
One Battle After Another leads with 14 nominations.
4. How can viewers stream the show?
UK audiences can watch live via BBC iPlayer.
5. What time does the ceremony begin?
The broadcast starts at 7:00 PM GMT on February 22, 2026.
