Baftas 2026: Sinners, Hamnet, but no KPop – what to expect from the nominations

Baftas 2026: Sinners, Hamnet, but no KPop – what to expect from the nominations

Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, and Jacob Elordi are all strong contenders for this year’s Bafta Film Award nominations, with the official list set to be revealed soon. As the final major film awards body to announce its shortlists during this season, Bafta follows the recent unveiling of the Oscar nominations. Among the films expected to dominate the nominations are *Hamnet*, *Sinners*, and *One Battle After Another*. However, *KPop Demon Hunters* will not be eligible due to specific rules about release formats.

Unlike the Oscars, Bafta includes several categories specifically designed to highlight British talent, resulting in a greater representation of UK films and actors. Also notable is Bafta’s tendency to allow six nominees in many categories, providing more breadth compared to the five slots at the Oscars. The 2026 Bafta Film Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, 22 February in London, with Alan Cumming set to host the event.

When it comes to frontrunners, *One Battle After Another* tells the story of a former revolutionary reuniting with his comrades in an effort to rescue his kidnapped daughter from a white supremacist group. *Hamnet*, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, delves into the inspiration behind one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays following a family tragedy. *Sinners* combines vampire horror with blues music as it follows twin brothers attempting to open a live entertainment venue in 1930s Mississippi, only to face supernatural interference. Other notable films in the running include *Marty Supreme*, about a table tennis player navigating 1950s New York’s challenges, and *Bugonia*, which revolves around two cousins taking justice into their own hands after a relative’s death.

British films enjoy a significant presence at Bafta, with several titles and actors anticipated to receive nominations despite less recognition at other ceremonies. Among these are *I Swear*, which chronicles a young man with Tourette’s syndrome growing up in 1980s Scotland, and *The Ballad of Wallis Island*, a heart

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