Get ready for the glitz and glamour of the 2026 Bafta Film Awards! Here's your ultimate guide to the nominations, how to watch, and all the exciting details you need to know.
Who's Nominated?
The British talent shines bright this year! Robert Aramayo is the sole Brit in the Best Actor/Actress category for his role in I Swear, a critically acclaimed biopic about Tourette's campaigner John Davidson. But that's not all! The Hull actor is also in the running for the EE Bafta Rising Star prize, alongside four other talented actors.
The Best Supporting Actress category boasts a strong British contingent, with Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), Emily Watson (Hamnet), and Carey Mulligan (The Ballad of Wallis Island) all nominated. Scottish veteran Peter Mullan joins the fray for Best Supporting Actor, competing against the likes of Skarsgård, Paul Mescal (Hamnet), Benicio del Toro (One Battle After Another), Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), and Sean Penn (One Battle After Another).
Recognizing UK Talent
While Hollywood often dominates the main categories, the Baftas shine a spotlight on UK talent with special recognition in Outstanding British Film and Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer. Among the British films acknowledged are I Swear, 28 Days Later, Pillion, H is for Hawk, Hamnet, and The Ballad of Wallis Island. Even Wicked: For Good, which missed out at the Oscars, received two Bafta nominations for British creatives: Costume Design (Paul Tazewell) and Make-up and Hair (Frances Hannon, Mark Coulier, and Laura Blount).
Performances and Presenters
K-Pop fans are in for a treat with a performance by Huntr/X singers Jae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, singing their hit 'Golden' from the animated movie KPop Demon Hunters. And it doesn't stop there! Jessie Ware will grace the stage during the In Memoriam segment, paying tribute to the artists and creatives who passed away in the past year. The ceremony will be hosted by a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Paddington Bear, alongside other famous names like Aimee Lou Wood, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, Riz Ahmed, Delroy Lindo, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cooke, Patrick Dempsey, Sadie Sink, Stormzy, Alicia Vikander, and Little Simz. Some of this year's nominees, such as Michael B Jordan and Kate Hudson, will also be presenting awards.
The Bafta Fellowship Honour
This year's Bafta Fellowship honour goes to British-born Dame Donna Langley, the chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment. This prestigious award recognizes her exceptional contributions to the film industry.
How to Watch
Mark your calendars for the big night! The 2026 Bafta Film Awards will be broadcast live, so stay tuned for the exciting ceremony and the celebration of cinematic excellence.
