Inside the 2026 Bafta Film Awards Highlights

The 2026 Bafta Film Awards, the pinnacle of the British film calendar, will take place in London this Sunday. This year, the spotlight is on Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another', leading with 14 nominations, and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners'. As awards night approaches, all eyes are on Jessie Buckley for best actress and Timothée Chalamet for best actor. Actor Alan Cumming will host the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall. The show will broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer from 19:00 GMT, with additional coverage on E! in the US at 20:00 ET. Among the British talents, Robert Aramayo is nominated for his role in 'I Swear', while Wunmi Mosaku and Emily Watson are in the running for best supporting actress. Performances by Huntr/X and Jessie Ware will punctuate the ceremony, maintaining Bafta's reputation for blending film prestige with musical flair.