Warner Bros. Discovery Leads BAFTA Awards Nominations

The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards spotlight a blend of both emerging and established talents in the film industry. Leading the pack, Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller, “One Battle After Another,” garnered an impressive 14 nominations. Close behind is Ryan Coogler’s vampire narrative, “Sinners,” with 13 nominations.

In the acting categories, notable names include Jessie Buckley for “Hamnet,” Kate Hudson for “Song Sung Blue,” and Rose Byrne for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, and Leonardo DiCaprio also received nominations for their performances in “Marty Supreme,” “Sinners,” and “One Battle After Another,” respectively.

Warner Bros. Discovery Takes the Lead

Warner Bros. Discovery emerged as the most-nominated studio at this year’s BAFTA Awards, securing a total of 27 nominations. This achievement is largely attributed to its two leading films, “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners.” The company’s prominent status is underscored by its recent developments in the corporate sector, particularly amid ongoing merger and acquisition discussions.

Top-Nominated Studios and Their Films

Here’s a breakdown of the leading studios and their respective nominations:

• Warner Bros. Discovery (27 nominations)
  • One Battle After Another – 14 nominations
  • Sinners – 13 nominations
• Universal Pictures/Focus Features (24 nominations)
  • The Ballad of Wallis Island – 3 nominations
  • Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy – 1 nomination
  • Bugonia – 5 nominations
  • Hamnet – 11 nominations
  • How To Train Your Dragon – 1 nomination
  • Song Sung Blue – 1 nomination
  • Wicked: For Good – 2 nominations
• Netflix (14 nominations)
  • Apocalypse in the Tropics – 1 nomination
  • Cover-Up – 1 nomination
  • Frankenstein – 8 nominations
  • A House of Dynamite – 1 nomination
  • The Perfect Neighbor – 1 nomination
  • Steve – 1 nomination
  • Train Dreams – 1 nomination
• Mubi (13 nominations)
  • Die My Love – 1 nomination
  • It Was Just an Accident – 1 nomination
  • My Father’s Shadow – 1 nomination
  • The Secret Agent – 2 nominations
  • Sentimental Value – 8 nominations

In addition to the heavyweights, several smaller players are gaining recognition in this year’s nominations. Companies like Mubi and StudioCanal have also found their films among the contenders.

The BAFTA Awards continue to celebrate diverse talent and innovation within the film industry, spotlighting various narratives and performances from both major studios and independent distributors.