BAFTA 2026 Full Winners List: One Battle After Another dominated the BAFTA Film Awards 2026 by winning Best Film
BAFTA 2026 Full Winners List One Battle After Another Wins Best Film, Boong Bags Best Children’s Film (File Photo)
BAFTA 2026 Full Winners List: The BAFTA Film Awards 2026, which took place in London on February 22, became a historic night for “One Battle After Another,” which was created by Paul Thomas Anderson. The movie became the night’s biggest winner, taking home six awards, including the highly coveted Best Film award. This marked the beginning of the night and brought the movie into the spotlight of the entire world.
Paul Thomas Anderson had a night to remember, taking home the prize for Best Director for One Battle After Another. He also won the prize for Best Adapted Screenplay, emphasizing his tight control over the movie. This was yet another milestone in his illustrious career as one of the most admired directors of modern cinema.
The top acting awards were also a testament to the fact that the best performances were recognized. Jessie Buckley took home the prize for Best Leading Actress for her performance in Hamnet, which was appreciated for its depth. Robert Aramayo also won the prize for Best Leading Actor for his performance in I Swear, which was a defining moment in his career.
In the supporting categories, Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in One Battle After Another. Wunmi Mosaku secured Best Supporting Actress for Sinners, with her role drawing strong appreciation from critics and audiences alike.
After the night’s biggest winner, Sinners and Frankenstein followed closely, each winning three awards. Sinners stood out for its storytelling, while Frankenstein impressed in technical and design-related categories, especially costume design.
Ryan Coogler won Best Original Screenplay for Sinners. The award highlighted the film’s strong narrative and writing, making it one of the most critically recognised titles of the night.
Indian cinema made a strong mark at BAFTA 2026 with Boong winning Best Children’s and Family Film. The win was a proud moment for India, reflecting the growing global recognition of its diverse storytelling.
The award for Best Film Not in the English Language went to Sentimental Value. The film stood out among a competitive list of international nominees and added to the evening’s strong global representation.
In technical honours, Avatar: Fire and Ash won Best Visual Effects, impressing voters with its scale and advanced visual work.
Robert Aramayo added another major honour to his night by winning the EE Rising Star Award, confirming his growing popularity and industry recognition.
Several films stood out in terms of overall wins:
One Battle After Another – 6 awards
Sinners – 3 awards
Frankenstein – 3 awards
Hamnet – 2 awards
I Swear – 2 awards
On the whole, the BAFTA Film Awards 2026 honored performances, storytelling, and a well-balanced combination of British, global, and Indian films, making it one of the most diverse and memorable years in recent times.
