LONDON – The prestigious British Academy Film Awards for 2026 were revealed on Sunday, celebrating outstanding achievements in cinema.
The award for Best Film went to the gripping drama “One Battle After Another,” which captivated audiences and critics alike.
Taking home the title of Best British Film was “Hamnet,” a masterpiece that resonated with its portrayal of historical depth and emotion.
Paul Thomas Anderson was honored as Best Director for his exceptional work on “One Battle After Another,” further cementing his place as a visionary filmmaker.
In the acting categories, Robert Aramayo was recognized as Best Actor for his compelling performance in “I Swear,” bringing nuance and intensity to his role.
Jessie Buckley claimed the Best Actress award for her portrayal in “Hamnet,” delivering a powerful and memorable performance.
Supporting Actor — Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”
Supporting Actress — Wunmi Mosaku, “Sinners”
Rising Star (voted for by the public) — Robert Aramayo
Outstanding British Debut — Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies for writing and directing “My Father’s Shadow”
Original Screenplay — Ryan Coogler, “Sinners”
Adapted Screenplay — Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”
Film Not in the English Language — “Sentimental Value”
Musical Score — “Sinners”
Cinematography – Michael Bauman, “One Battle After Another”
Editing – Andy Jurgensen, “One Battle After Another”
Production Design — “Frankenstein”
Costume Design – Kate Hawley, “Frankenstein”
Sound — “F1”
Casting — Lauren Evans, “I Swear”
Visual Effects — “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
Makeup and Hair — “Frankenstein”
Animated Film — “Zootropolis 2” (released in the U.S. as “Zootopia 2”)
British Short Film — “This is Endometriosis”
British Short Animation — “Two Black Boys in Paradise”
Children’s and Family Film – “Boong”
Documentary – “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”
Outstanding British contribution to cinema — Clare Binns, Creative Director of PictureHouse Cinemas
BAFTA Fellowship — NBCUniversal Entertainment chairperson Donna Langley
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