BAFTA 2026 Full Winners List: The 79th edition of the BAFTA Film Awards, which was organized by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, was held at the iconic Royal Festival Hall in London on 22 February 2026. The night of the celebration belonged to the powerful drama ‘One Battle After Another’, as it emerged as the biggest winner of BAFTA 2026.
The ceremony was top-notch, as it managed to deliver a historic moment for Indian cinema because Boong became the first Indian production to win the Best Children’s and Family Film award.
One Battle After Another Dominates BAFTA 2026
‘One Battle After Another‘, which was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, managed to sweep six major awards that included Best Film and Best Director. The film also won for Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing and Best Supporting Actor, which allowed the film to establish itself as the most awarded film of the night.
Sinners, Frankenstein and Hamnet Impress Across Categories
The social drama ‘Sinners‘, directed by Ryan Coogler, also did well to secure three major honours, including Original Screenplay. Moreover, Frankenstein dominated the craft categories, and Hamnet claimed Outstanding British Film and produced the Best Leading Actress winner.
Historic Indian Moment: Boong Wins at BAFTA
The Manipuri-language film ‘Boong‘, which was directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar, has created history as the film won the Best Children’s and Family Film. The win was special, as it was celebrated as a breakthrough for regional Indian cinema on a global stage.
Star Presence and Cultural Representation
Indian actor Alia Bhatt made her BAFTA debut as a presenter, and it drew automatic global attention as she began her speech in Hindi while presenting the non-English language category.
The ceremony was hosted by Alan Cumming and also saw a rare joint public appearance by Kate Middleton and Prince William.
BAFTA 2026 Full Winners List
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Film | One Battle After Another |
| Outstanding British Film | Hamnet |
| Best Director | Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another |
| Best Leading Actress | Jessie Buckley – Hamnet |
| Best Leading Actor | Robert Aramayo – I Swear |
| Best Supporting Actress | Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners |
| Best Supporting Actor | Sean Penn – One Battle After Another |
| Best Original Screenplay | Sinners |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | One Battle After Another |
| Best Cinematography | One Battle After Another |
| Best Editing | One Battle After Another |
| Best Costume Design | Frankenstein |
| Best Makeup & Hair | Frankenstein |
| Best Production Design | Frankenstein |
| Best Children’s and Family Film | Boong |
| Best Film Not in the English Language | Sentimental Value |
| Best Animated Film | Zootropolis 2 |
| Best Documentary | Mr. Nobody Against Putin |
| Best Special Visual Effects | Avatar: Fire and Ash |
| EE Rising Star Award | Robert Aramayo |
Final Takeaway
All in all, BAFTA 2026 has again stood out for its balance of global storytelling, technical excellence and cultural representation. The ceremony saw the domination of One Battle After Another and Boong’s landmark win for India.
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