'One Battle After Another' dominates 2026 BAFTA Longlists, with 'Hamnet', 'Sinners' close behind

The 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards longlists have been unveiled, giving early momentum to a slate of standout films as awards season heats up. Leading the pack is Paul Thomas Anderson’s political drama One Battle After Another, which appears prominently across numerous categories, closely followed by Hamnet and Sinners, both of which also received strong showings ahead of the nominations announcement later this month.

One Battle After Another has emerged as a longlist frontrunner with record recognition, featuring in categories including Best Film, Director, and multiple acting slots, underscoring its broad support among BAFTA voting members. Hamnet, Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy, and Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s genre‑defying vampire tale, both earned double‑digit mentions, signaling robust awards buzz as voters begin narrowing fields ahead of final nominations.

Other acclaimed films making strong longlist appearances include Marty Supreme, Bugonia, and Frankenstein, each recognized in a variety of categories, from Best Film to technical crafts like cinematography and costume design. Wicked: For Good and Sentimental Value also scored multiple longlist placements, reflecting the wide range of storytelling and performance talent honored this year.

In acting categories, longlists spotlight performances from stars such as Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), and Paul Mescal (Hamnet) for Leading Actor, while leading actresses like Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), and Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value) advance in the Leading Actress field. Supporting acting lists highlight talent including Benicio Del Toro (One Battle After Another), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), and Emily Watson (Hamnet).

BAFTA’s longlist round is part of a multi‑stage voting process: films and performances that advance will move into nomination voting, with official nominations scheduled to be revealed on January 27, 2026. The awards ceremony itself will take place on February 22, 2026, in London, where winners across all categories will be announced.

The longlist announcements reflect both critical acclaim and awards season momentum for several high‑profile films, positioning them as early favorites in key categories as the industry heads toward what is shaping up to be a highly competitive BAFTA and Oscar season.