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EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026
EE BAFTA Film Awards honouring brilliance, inspiring generations, and celebrating the magic of storytelling, stand as one of the world’s most dazzling celebrations of creativity, talent, and storytelling — a night where the brilliance of film, television, and games takes centre stage. Each year, this iconic event unites visionaries, performers, and creators from across the globe to honour the extraordinary artistry that moves, inspires, and transforms audiences. It is more than an awards ceremony; it is a tribute to imagination, a salute to excellence, and a moment when the power of storytelling reminds us of our shared humanity.
From the red carpet’s radiant energy to the heartfelt acceptance speeches that echo around the world, the BAFTA Awards capture the very spirit of inspiration and innovation. They celebrate not only those who have achieved greatness, but also those who dare to dream, create, and change the way we see the world. In every shining moment, BAFTA embodies the timeless truth that art connects us all — and that creativity, when celebrated, has the power to shape the future.
Special Award Recipients:
Dame Donna Langley will be honoured with this year’s BAFTA Fellowship, the arts charity’s highest accolade. The British Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment will be celebrated for her prolific career and as of the most influential and respected figures in the entertainment industry
Clare Binns, Creative Director of PictureHouse Cinemas, will be presented with BAFTA’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award to recognise her role in championing diverse and fiercely independent work on big screens around the UK.
Performance and Directing nominees
Here are the principal performance and directing nominees for the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, now including each nominee’s country of origin for clarity.
Best Director
• Yorgos Lanthimos – Greece
• Chloé Zhao – China
• Josh Safdie – United States
• Paul Thomas Anderson – United States
• Joachim Trier – Norway
• Ryan Coogler – United States
Best Leading Actor
• Robert Aramayo – United Kingdom
• Timothée Chalamet – United States / France
• Leonardo DiCaprio – United States
• Ethan Hawke – United States
• Michael B. Jordan – United States
• Jesse Plemons – United States
Best Leading Actress
• Jessie Buckley – Ireland
• Rose Byrne – Australia
• Kate Hudson – United States
• Chase Infiniti – United States
• Renate Reinsve – Norway
• Emma Stone – United States
Best Supporting Actor
• Benicio del Toro – Puerto Rico
• Jacob Elordi – Australia
• Paul Mescal – Ireland
• Peter Mullan – United Kingdom (Scotland)
• Sean Penn – United States
• Stellan Skarsgård – Sweden
Best Supporting Actress
• Odessa A’Zion – United States
• Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Norway
• Wunmi Mosaku – United Kingdom
• Carey Mulligan – United Kingdom
• Teyana Taylor – United States
• Emily Watson – United Kingdom
ALAN Cumming
Host EE BAFTA Awards 2026
Alan Cumming is a radiant force of originality and courage, an artist who turns authenticity into artistry and curiosity into connection. From the stage to the screen, he has built a career not by following expectations, but by fearlessly embracing his own voice, reminding the world that brilliance is born when talent and truth walk hand in hand. His work carries a rare generosity of spirit, inviting audiences not just to watch, but to feel, to question, and to celebrate the richness of being human.
Beyond performance, Alan Cumming stands as a symbol of creative freedom and personal integrity. His journey speaks to the power of self-belief, resilience, and compassion, proving that success does not require conformity, only conviction. With wit, warmth, and unwavering honesty, he continues to inspire others to live more boldly, love more openly, and express themselves without apology.
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