The BAFTA Awards 2026 are set to take place soon, marking one of the most prestigious ceremonies in global entertainment. Presented annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the awards honour excellence in film, television, and games. Widely referred to as the ‘British Oscars’, the ceremony celebrates both British and international talent and is known for its iconic bronze theatrical mask trophy. Here is everything to know about the upcoming event, including the host, nominees, presenters, and broadcast details.
Alan Cumming to Host BAFTA Film Awards 2026
After David Tennant hosted the BAFTA Film Awards in 2024 and 2025, the 2026 ceremony will be hosted by Alan Cumming. This marks the first time Cumming will serve as host of the event. Alan Cumming is the most acclaimed Scottish actor and host.
BAFTA Awards 2026 Date, Venue and How to Watch in India
The 79th BAFTA Film Awards will be held on February 22, 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The ceremony will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom on BBC One and iPlayer starting at 7 PM GMT. In the United States, viewers can watch the event on E! and stream it on BritBox.
In India, audiences can watch the ceremony on SonyLIV through live streaming on BAFTA’s YouTube channel. The broadcast usually airs late at night around 12:30 AM IST on Monday, February 23, based on the 7 PM BST schedule.
BAFTA Awards 2026: Key Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards were officially announced on January 27, 2026. The key nominees across major categories include:
Best Film
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
Outstanding British Film
- 28 Years Later
- The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
- Die My Love
- H Is for Hawk
- Hamnet
- I Swear
- Mr Burton
- Pillion
- Steve
Best Documentary
- 2000 Meters to Andriivka
- Apocalypse in the Tropics
- Cover-Up
- Mr Nobody Against Putin
- The Perfect Neighbour
Best Director
- Bugonia – Yorgos Lanthimos
- Hamnet – Chloé Zhao
- Marty Supreme – Josh Safdie
- One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson
- Sentimental Value – Joachim Trier
- Sinners – Ryan Coogler
Best Leading Actress
- Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
- Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
- Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
- Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone – Bugonia
Best Leading Actor
- Robert Aramayo – I Swear
- Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
- Michael B Jordan – Sinners
- Jesse Plemons – Bugonia
Best Supporting Actress
- Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
- Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
- Carey Mulligan – The Ballad of Wallis Island
- Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
- Emily Watson – Hamnet
Best Supporting Actor
- Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
- Paul Mescal – Hamnet
- Peter Mullan – I Swear
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
- Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
BAFTA Awards 2026 Presenters Include Alia Bhatt
The British Academy announced the list of presenters on Tuesday. The presenters include Aaron Pierre, Aimee Lou Wood, Alicia Vikander, Alia Bhatt, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Emily Watson, Erin Doherty, Ethan Hawke, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Hannah Waddingham, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Monica Bellucci, Noah Jupe, Olivia Cooke, Patrick Dempsey, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Sadie Sink, Stellan Skarsgård, Stormzy, and Warwick Davis.
Among them, Alia Bhatt is confirmed as one of the presenters at the 79th award ceremony, representing India on a global platform. Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone had previously represented India at the BAFTAs.
Donna Langley to Receive BAFTA Fellowship Honour
Dame Donna Langley will be honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship, the ceremony’s most prestigious accolade. The chief content officer of NBCUniversal will receive the honour in recognition of her outstanding career and her position as one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry.
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