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LONDON – The British Academy Film Awards for 2026 revealed their winners on Sunday, celebrating excellence in cinema.
The top honor for Best Film was awarded to “One Battle After Another,” a movie that captivated audiences and critics alike.
In the category of Outstanding British Film, “Hamnet” took the prize, showcasing the rich storytelling talent present within the UK film industry.
Paul Thomas Anderson triumphed in the Directing category, earning accolades for his work on “One Battle After Another,” further solidifying his reputation as a master filmmaker.
The award for Best Actor went to Robert Aramayo for his compelling performance in “I Swear,” highlighting his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.
Actress — Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
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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