“‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Dominate Charts”

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film, *One Battle After Another*, and Ryan Coogler’s *Sinners* are leading the nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. The nominations were revealed today, showcasing a competitive landscape in the film industry.

Dominance of *One Battle After Another* and *Sinners*

*One Battle After Another* tops the nominations with 14 nods, including prestigious categories such as Best Film and Best Director. This film received an impressive 16 longlist mentions, setting a record for the most by any film. Notably, this nomination count is the second highest ever, trailing only Richard Attenborough’s *Gandhi*, which secured 16 nominations in 1983.

• Films with 14 nominations: *The King’s Speech*, *All Quiet On The Western Front*, *Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon*. Each, except for Crouching Tiger, won the Best Film award.

In contrast, *Sinners* garnered 13 nominations, including Best Director for Ryan Coogler and Best Original Screenplay. Michael B. Jordan achieved his first BAFTA nomination in the Best Actor category, along with a Best Actress nomination for Wunmi Mosaku.

Other Notable Nominations

Following the lead of the two Warner Bros films are *Hamnet* and *Marty Supreme*, each with 11 nominations. Notable Best Actor nominees include Paul Mescal and Timothée Chalamet, while Chloé Zhao and Josh Safdie are also nominated for Best Director. *Frankenstein* and *Sentimental Value* both received eight nominations, whereas *Bugonia* and the surprise hit *I Swear* had five nominations.

• First-time nominees in performance categories include:
  • Michael B. Jordan (*Sinners*)
  • Robert Aramayo (*I Swear*)
  • Odessa A’zion (*Marty Supreme*)
  • Rose Byrne (*If I Had Legs I’d Kick You*)
  • Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (*Sentimental Value*)
  • Stellan Skarsgård (*Sentimental Value*)
  • Teyana Taylor (*One Battle After Another*)
  • Chase Infiniti (*One Battle After Another*)

Chase Infiniti is also a contender for the BAFTA Rising Star Award. Notably, two directors, Ryan Coogler and Josh Safdie, are first-time nominees in the Best Director category.

A Glimpse at the Ceremony

The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards will unfold on February 22, promising an entertaining evening packed with talent recognition.

Full List of Nominations

With *One Battle After Another* and *Sinners* emerging as frontrunners, the anticipation for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards continues to build as fans and industry insiders await the ceremony.