BAFTA today announced the nominations for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026, celebrating the very best in film over the past year.
A total of 46 films received nominations today, with One Battle After Another leading the pack with 14 nominations, followed by Sinners with 13 and Hamnet and Marty Supreme with 11. Other notable films include 8 nominations for Frankenstein and Sentimental Value, 5 for I Swear and Bugonia, and 3 for The Ballad of Wallis Island, Pillion, and F1. The complete nominations list is available now on the BAFTA website.
Nominees in the performance categories who have received their first BAFTA Film nomination are: Robert Aramayo, Odessa A’zion, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, Michael B. Jordan, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Stellan Skarsgård, and Teyana Taylor. Six former and current EE Rising Stars are nominated – Robert Aramayo, Jessie Buckley, Timothée Chalamet, Jacob Elordi, Chase Infiniti and Carey Mulligan.
In the Best Director category, two of the six directors are first-time nominees – Ryan Coogler and Josh Safdie. Three BAFTA Breakthroughs are nominated: Jessie Buckley, Akinola Davies Jr. and Chase Infiniti.
The nominees for the EE Rising Star Award were announced on 14 January as Archie Madekwe, Chase Infiniti, Miles Caton, Posy Sterling and Robert Aramayo. It is the only award voted for by the British public, and it is presented annually to a performer who has demonstrated exceptional talent early in their career. Voting is now open.
Jane Millichip, CEO of BAFTA, said, “Huge congratulations to the teams behind the 46 superb films nominated today. They showcase the very best of storytelling and its ability to engage, entertain and provoke debate. This year’s nominated films are full of bold storytelling and exquisite craft. And the breadth of narrative, genres and styles is spellbinding. Whether newcomers or veterans, I hope our first-time nominees enjoy this much-deserved spotlight, and I look forward to welcoming them and all our returning nominees to London. As the UK’s leading arts charity and academy, it’s a real privilege to showcase this year’s brilliant films and the talent in the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards, which will be broadcast on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and across the world on 22 February.”
Sara Putt, Chair of BAFTA, added, “Across the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards nominations, it is thrilling to see British indie films and debuts in the company of blockbusters that have taken the world by storm. It’s an exceptional year for bold, original storytelling. Behind these films are thousands of hard-working crews who have worked tirelessly to bring them to life – the quality and craftsmanship on display is filmmaking at its best. We hope the public enjoys watching these films as much as our 8300 BAFTA film voters have.”
Actors Aimee Lou Wood and David Jonsson announced the nominations via a live broadcast from BAFTA 195 Piccadilly. The longlists for all 25 categories, including Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Director, Cinematography, Casting, Documentary, Film Not in the English Language, the four performance categories, Children’s & Family Film category, and more, are published here.
The EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony will be held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London and broadcast as-live on BBC One and iPlayer and internationally, as part of an unmissable celebration of British and global film hosted by multi-award-winning actor, writer, producer and TV host, Alan Cumming. Viewers will also be able to find all the essential action from the red carpet, ceremony and beyond across BAFTA’s socials.
Winners will be announced at the EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday, 22 February.
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