‘One Battle After Another’ dominates Bafta Film Awards; bafta film awards showcase winners and stars
Politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” swept six prizes, including best picture, at the 79th British Academy Film Awards in London, an outcome that organizers and nominees said builds momentum ahead of the Oscars next month. The ceremony took place Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall.
‘One Battle After Another’ takes six prizes, including best picture
“One Battle After Another, ” described in coverage as a politically charged thriller, left the ceremony with six prizes, the largest haul of the night. The film’s wins included best picture and a group of awards tied to its creative team: winners posed with awards for best director, cinematography and adapted screenplay at the 79th British Academy Film Awards in London on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Those pictured were Andy Jurgensen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Paul Thomas Anderson, Sara Murphy, Chase Infiniti, Benicio Del Toro, Cassandra Kulukundis and Michael Bauman.
Leading and supporting acting prizes highlighted at the 79th ceremony
Jessie Buckley accepted the award for leading actress for her role in “Hamnet, ” posing with the trophy at the London event. Robert Aramayo posed with two honors: the EE Rising Star award and the prize for lead actor for his performance in “I Swear. ” Wunmi Mosaku posed with the award for supporting actress for her work in “Sinners, ” marking recognition for that film at the same ceremony on Feb. 22, 2026.
A-list arrivals and nominees filled the red carpet in London
Actors and filmmakers turned out in force. Among arrivals named were Glenn Close, Alicia Vikander, Chase Infiniti and Monica Bellucci. Other attendees included Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson and Ryan Coogler, who joined British actors such as Jessie Buckley and Carey Mulligan at the event. Australian star Rose Byrne, nominated for Leading Actress for her work in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, ” spoke of her joy at being at the ceremony in London. Wunmi Mosaku described the warm reception for “Sinners” at home in Britain. In other red-carpet notes, the “KPop Demon Hunters” musical stars HUNTR/X were described as having a furry animal in their sights at this year’s awards.
Royals arrive at Royal Festival Hall for Bafta Film Awards
Britain’s Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales arrived at the 79th British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. They were accompanied by Jane Millichip, CEO of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and Ken Olisa, Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London. Photographs from the event included images by Jaimi Joy/Pool Photo and by Alastair Grant.
Photographs captured winners, nominees and presenters across the night
Photographers recorded multiple moments from the ceremony: Jessie Buckley with her leading actress trophy for “Hamnet, ” Robert Aramayo with the EE Rising Star and lead actor awards for “I Swear, ” Wunmi Mosaku with her supporting actress prize for “Sinners, ” and the ensemble linked to “One Battle After Another” holding director, cinematography and adapted-screenplay awards. The collection of images reflected both the winners and the high-profile arrivals on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
