The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards will feature a dazzling lineup of presenters, including prominent actors such as Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, and Michael B. Jordan. Scheduled for February 22 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, the ceremony aims to celebrate the best in film, with an impressive array of talent taking to the stage.
British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware will perform during the In Memoriam segment, paying tribute to those lost in the past year. This year’s ceremony marks the first live show outside the United States for the K-Pop trio EJAE, alongside Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, who will also perform.
In addition to the star-studded presenters, the British Academy confirmed a diverse range of award givers including Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cooke, and Patrick Dempsey. Notable nominees who will present include Ethan Hawke, Kate Hudson, and Emily Watson.
Outstanding Contributions and Leading Nominees
The ceremony will honor Donna Langley, chair of NBCUniversal Entertainment, with the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship, acknowledging her remarkable contributions to the film, games, and television industries. Clare Binns, creative director of Picturehouse Cinemas, will receive the outstanding British contribution to cinema award.
Leading the nominations is Gillian Anderson’s political thriller One Battle After Another, which has received 14 nominations. Close behind is Ryan Coogler’s vampire film Sinners with 13 nods. Other notable films in contention include Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet and Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, each with 11 nominations.
The competition also features Joachim Trier’s drama Sentimental Value and Guillermo del Toro’s gothic adaptation of Frankenstein, each securing 8 nominations. Comedies such as Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia and Kirk Jones’s I Swear also made an impression with 5 nominations each.
As excitement builds for the upcoming event, audiences can look forward to an evening filled with entertainment and recognition of cinematic excellence. The complete list of nominees was released ahead of the ceremony, highlighting the diverse talent within the film industry.
