BAFTA Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates with Six Wins; Full Winners List
The 79th edition of the British Academy Film Awards delivered a memorable celebration of global cinema at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. The 2026 ceremony marked a landmark evening for One Battle After Anotherwhich emerged as the night’s biggest winner.
Directed by Paul Thomas Andersonthe film secured six major awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing, and Supporting Actor for Sean Penn.
One Battle After Another Leads BAFTA Awards 2026
The critically acclaimed drama stood out across key categories, solidifying its place as one of the most celebrated films of the year. While Leonardo DiCaprio was nominated for Leading Actor for his role in the film, he did not take home the award.
The ceremony was hosted for the first time by Alan Cummingwho brought energy and warmth to the prestigious awards night.
Other Major Winners at BAFTA 2026
Close behind was Sinnersdirected by Ryan Cooglerwhich won three awards, including Original Screenplay, Original Score, and Supporting Actress.
Meanwhile, Frankensteinhelmed by Guillermo del Torodominated the technical categories with wins in Costume Design, Make Up & Hair, and Production Design.
In the performance categories:
Leading Actress went to Jessie Buckley for her performance in Hamnet.
Leading Actor was awarded to Robert Aramayo for I Swear.
Supporting Actress was won by Wunmi Mosaku for her role in Sinners.
BAFTA Awards 2026: Full List of Key Winners
Best Film
Outstanding British Film
Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
Film Not in the English Language
Documentary
Animated Film
Children’s & Family Film
Director
Original Screenplay
Adapted Screenplay
Leading Actress
Leading Actor
Supporting Actor
EE Rising Star Award (Public Vote)
A Night Celebrating Global Storytelling
The BAFTA Awards 2026 highlighted diverse storytelling, emerging talent, and established filmmakers from across the world. From powerful performances to technical brilliance, the evening reflected the evolving landscape of international cinema and the collective creativity that defines the film industry today.
With One Battle After Another leading the honors and several other films earning critical recognition, the 79th BAFTA Awards set a high benchmark for the awards season.
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