# One Battle After Another Dominates, Sinners Makes History: Complete 2026 BAFTA Film Awards Winners List

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Published: 2026-02-24  
Updated: 2026-02-24  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The 79th [BAFTA Film Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Academy_Film_Awards) — officially one of the most thrilling ceremonies in recent memory — went down on **February 22, 2026**, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with host Alan Cumming keeping the energy electric all night. Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller *One Battle After Another* walked in as the favourite with 14 nominations and walked out the undisputed champion. But Ryan Coogler’s *Sinners* made history, Robert Aramayo caused audible gasps, and Jessie Buckley had the audience in stitches. Here’s the full breakdown.

## 2026 BAFTA Winners — Key Categories at a Glance

| Category | Winner |
| --- | --- |
| Best Film | One Battle After Another |
| Best Director | Paul Thomas Anderson |
| Best Leading Actor | Robert Aramayo – *I Swear* |
| Best Leading Actress | Jessie Buckley – *Hamnet* |
| Best Supporting Actor | Sean Penn – *One Battle After Another* |
| Best Supporting Actress | Wunmi Mosaku – *Sinners* |
| Outstanding British Film | Hamnet |
| Original Screenplay | Ryan Coogler – *Sinners* |
| Adapted Screenplay | Paul Thomas Anderson – *One Battle After Another* |
| EE Rising Star Award | Robert Aramayo |
| Best Film Not in English | Sentimental Value |
| Best Costume Design | Frankenstein |
| Outstanding Debut | My Father’s Shadow |

## The Big Stories of the Night

![BAFTA](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1655-1024x576.png)

### One Battle After Another — 6 Wins, Night’s Biggest Winner

Paul Thomas Anderson’s political drama absolutely swept the board, claiming **Best Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Sean Penn), Adapted Screenplay**, and more across six total wins. With 14 nominations, it came agonizingly close to Gandhi’s all-time BAFTA nomination record of 16 — and proved Anderson is operating at the very peak of his powers. Sean Penn’s win for Supporting Actor was an early signal that this was going to be *One Battle’s* night. Catch our [full Paul Thomas Anderson retrospective on TechnoSports](https://www.technosports.co.in).

### Sinners — 3 Wins & Historic Night for Ryan Coogler

Ryan Coogler’s vampire horror drama *Sinners* arrived with 13 nominations and left with **three wins — making it the most awarded film ever from a Black director at the BAFTAs**, a record that drew huge applause in the room. Coogler won **Original Screenplay** — also becoming the first Black winner in that category — while **Wunmi Mosaku** took Best Supporting Actress and **Ludwig Göransson** claimed Best Original Score. Coogler’s acceptance speech was instantly iconic: he urged writers everywhere to channel love and empathy when staring at a blank page.

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### Robert Aramayo — The Shock of the Night

Nobody expected *I Swear* — the small-budget Scottish biopic about Tourette’s advocate John Davidson — to turn into a double-winner. But **Robert Aramayo** pulled off one of the most stunning upsets in recent BAFTA history, beating **Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, and Jesse Plemons** for **Best Leading Actor**. The audience’s audible gasps said everything. He also claimed the **EE Rising Star Award** earlier in the evening, making him a two-trophy winner on the night. For more on *I Swear* heading to Netflix, check our [dedicated streaming guide on TechnoSports](https://www.technosports.co.in).

### Hamnet — Best British Film & Jessie Buckley’s Brilliant Win

Chloé Zhao’s *Hamnet*, the historical drama exploring Shakespeare’s family, took home **Outstanding British Film** and **Best Leading Actress** for **Jessie Buckley**, who charmed the entire room with a hilariously honest speech — accidentally forgetting to name Kate Hudson before catching herself.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1657-1024x576.png)

### Frankenstein — Craft Categories King (3 Wins)

Mary Shelley’s classic reimagined earned three wins across the technical and craft categories — **Costume Design, Makeup & Hair, and Production Design** — making it the night’s craft frontrunner despite missing out on the bigger prizes.

## Other Notable Winners

| Category | Winner |
| --- | --- |
| Documentary | Cover-Up |
| Outstanding Debut | My Father’s Shadow – Akinola Davies Jr. |
| Children’s & Family Film | Lilo & Stitch |
| Special Visual Effects | Avatar: Fire and Ash |
| Film Not in English | Sentimental Value |

## FAQs

### **Q: Which film won the most awards at the 2026 BAFTAs?**

A: *One Battle After Another* by Paul Thomas Anderson dominated with **six wins**, including Best Film and Best Director — the most of any film on the night.

### **Q: Did Sinners make history at the 2026 BAFTAs?**

A: Yes — with three wins, *Sinners* became the **most decorated film from a Black director** in BAFTA history, with Ryan Coogler also becoming the first Black winner of the Best Original Screenplay award.