BAFTA Showdown: Epic Films Compete for Top Honors

The BAFTA Awards spotlight popular films like 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners', and 'Hamnet' for top honors. 'Hamnet' is a bookmaker favorite, based on British elements. At the 79th annual event, predictions favor certain actors for awards, with a strong lineup led by Alan Cumming.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 22-02-2026 20:57 IST | Created: 22-02-2026 20:57 IST
BAFTA Showdown: Epic Films Compete for Top Honors

On Sunday, the stars graced the red carpet at the BAFTA Awards, with films 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners', and 'Hamnet' leading the charge for top honors in Britain's prestigious movie competition.

'One Battle After Another' by U.S. director Paul Thomas Anderson leads with 14 nominations, while 'Sinners' has Oscar buzz. 'Hamnet', a film exploring Shakespeare's family, is favored for best film, courtesy of its British roots, under Chloe Zhao's direction.

The ceremony, to be held in London and hosted by Alan Cumming, also highlights actors like Jessie Buckley and Timothee Chalamet, as they vie for awards in a night of potential career-defining moments.

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