Bafta Film Awards: 'One Battle After Another' Wins Six Trophies as Stars and Royals Attend 79th Ceremony
The Bafta Film Awards in London crowned the politically charged thriller "One Battle After Another" with six prizes, including best picture, at the 79th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building momentum ahead of the Oscars next month. The ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 22, 2026, combined high-profile winners, surprise moments and an array of star-studded arrivals.
Highlights from the Bafta Film Awards: winners and standout moments
"One Battle After Another" emerged as the night’s dominant title, taking six prizes with best picture among them. Creatives and collaborators posed with awards for major craft categories that included best director, cinematography, and adapted screenplay tied to the film. The collection of wins positions the film as a prominent contender as awards season moves toward the Oscars next month.
Who took home acting honors and breakout prizes
Jessie Buckley was photographed posing with the award for leading actress for "Hamnet. " Wunmi Mosaku posed with the award for supporting actress for "Sinners, " and Robert Aramayo accepted both the EE Rising Star prize and the leading actor award for "I Swear. " These acting victories joined the film-level success of "One Battle After Another" in a ceremony that mixed established names and rising talent.
Notable arrivals and red carpet personalities
Stars arriving for the Bafta Film Awards included Glenn Close, Alicia Vikander, Chase Infiniti and Monica Bellucci. Additional arrivals and attendees named at the event included Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson, Ryan Coogler, Jessie Buckley and Carey Mulligan. Australian nominee Rose Byrne, who was nominated for Leading Actress for her work in "If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, " expressed her joy at being at the iconic ceremony in London. "Sinners" actor Wunmi Mosaku described her joy at the warm reception for the film at home in Britain.
Creative teams and group recognition for 'One Battle After Another'
A group shot captured Andy Jurgensen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Paul Thomas Anderson, Sara Murphy, Chase Infiniti, Benicio Del Toro, Cassandra Kulukundis, and Michael Bauman posing with awards associated with best director, cinematography, and adapted screenplay for "One Battle After Another. " Their presence underscored the collaborative achievement behind the film’s six-prize haul.
Royal presence, ceremony details and unusual moments
Britain’s Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, arrived at the Royal Festival Hall with Jane Millichip, CEO of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and Ken Olisa, Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, for the 79th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. The event featured lighter, unexpected notes as well: musical stars HUNTR/X from the "KPop Demon Hunters" musical were noted to have a furry animal in their sights during the festivities.
What the night means going forward
The sweep by "One Battle After Another, " the mix of veteran and emerging acting winners, and the high-profile attendance combined to create a momentum-building moment ahead of the Oscars next month. The full slate of winners and photographed moments at the Royal Festival Hall reflect both industry recognition for specific films and the broader pageantry that accompanies awards season. Details that remain unclear in the provided context include specific breakdowns of which individual won each technical prize beyond the group presentation and any additional votes or tallies behind the awards.
Schedule and line-up notes: the ceremony took place on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The sequence of winners and red carpet arrivals captured the tone of this edition of the awards, from major wins to quirky red carpet moments.
