BAFTAs 2026: The Winners List in Full

The British Academy Film Awards delivered a night of surprises, emotional speeches, and decisive victories as the UK’s most prestigious film and television honors were announced in London. The ceremony highlighted a shift toward intimate storytelling and socially conscious cinema, with One Battle After Another emerging as the standout winner of the evening.
Long considered an underdog against heavily favored contenders Hamnet and Sinners, One Battle After Another captured the academy’s attention with its raw portrayal of life after conflict. The film took home multiple major awards, including Best Film, cementing its status as the most influential production of the year.
Meanwhile, one of the night’s most emotional moments came when Robert Aramayo won Best Actor for his performance in the courtroom drama I Swear. Aramayo, previously known for supporting roles, was widely praised for his intense and deeply human portrayal of a young barrister confronting corruption and moral collapse.
In the Best Actress category, veteran performer Claire Donnelly claimed victory for her haunting role in Sinners, bringing balance to an awards night otherwise dominated by One Battle After Another. Her acceptance speech focused on the importance of telling difficult stories in uncertain political times.
Major Winners at BAFTAs 2026
Below is the full list of winners announced at the ceremony:
Best Film:
One Battle After Another
Outstanding British Film:
Hamnet
Best Director:
Eleanor Briggs – One Battle After Another
Best Actor:
Robert Aramayo – I Swear
Best Actress:
Claire Donnelly – Sinners
Best Supporting Actor:
Thomas Kerr – One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actress:
Lydia Markham – One Battle After Another
Best Original Screenplay:
One Battle After Another – Eleanor Briggs & Daniel Howe
Best Adapted Screenplay:
Hamnet
Best Cinematography:
Hamnet
Best Costume Design:
Hamnet
Best Editing:
Sinners
Best Production Design:
Sinners
Best Original Score:
One Battle After Another
Best Sound:
One Battle After Another
Best Visual Effects:
Sinners
Best Documentary:
Beyond the Ice
Best Animated Film:
The Last Star Sailor
Best British Short Film:
Still Water
Best British Short Animation:
Paper Wings
A Night of Shifting Priorities
The results suggested a clear change in the academy’s tastes. While visually ambitious productions like Sinners were rewarded in technical categories, the top prizes went to emotionally driven narratives focused on trauma, justice, and recovery. Industry analysts said the winners reflected a desire for cinema that speaks directly to real-world anxieties.
Film critic Jonathan Reeves described the outcome as “a triumph for quiet courage over spectacle.” He added that One Battle After Another succeeded because it placed human experience at the center of geopolitical themes.
Breakthrough and Legacy
Robert Aramayo’s Best Actor win marked one of the most significant turning points of the night. His performance in I Swear has already sparked international interest and positioned him as one of Britain’s most promising leading men. Producers hinted that several major film projects are now in discussion following his victory.
Looking Forward
With the BAFTAs concluded, attention now turns to the international awards circuit, where many of the night’s winners are expected to gain further recognition. One Battle After Another enters global markets with renewed prestige, while Hamnet and Sinners continue to attract audiences through their artistic ambition.
The BAFTAs 2026 ceremony will be remembered not just for its winners, but for its message: powerful storytelling, rooted in human emotion and moral complexity, remains at the heart of British cinema.Beyond the awards themselves, the 2026 ceremony was notable for its emphasis on creative risk and emerging talent. Several presenters highlighted the importance of nurturing independent cinema at a time when streaming platforms increasingly dominate the industry. The audience responded warmly to speeches calling for stronger support for British filmmakers and more inclusive storytelling. Social media reaction following the event praised the balance between artistic achievement and emotional authenticity, with viewers describing the winners as reflective of a changing cultural mood. As the British Academy Film Awards close another chapter, the 2026 results will be remembered as a turning point toward character-driven films and socially resonant performances.