The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards nominations are here, with a diverse range of films competing for top honors. This year's ceremony, set to take place on February 22 at London's Royal Festival Hall, has an intriguing twist: it follows the Oscar nominations, a first for the British Academy. The nominations were revealed by David Jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood at the organization's London headquarters, with a record-breaking 16 longlist slots for 'One Battle After Another' leading the pack. But it's a tight race, with 'Sinners' and 'Hamnet' not far behind, each with 14 slots, and 'Marty Supreme' close behind with 13. 'Sinners' made history with its own record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations.
Among the contenders, 'Hamnet' is a strong British film representative, while smaller local titles like 'I Swear,' 'Pillion,' and 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' also made the longlist. Both 'I Swear' and 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' are in the running for Best Film. In a recent interview with Variety, BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip discussed the unusual scheduling, noting that it's 'nice to have Oscar as a bellwether for BAFTA' this time around. She also emphasized the ceremony's relevance to Hollywood, despite the timing, as the voting periods overlap.
As the nominations unfold, stay tuned for the full list of contenders. The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards promises to be a memorable event, with a wide range of films and a unique schedule adding to the excitement.
