The BAFTA Awards ceremony of 2026 was a great success filled with surprises. The film 'Battle for Battle' was undoubtedly the triumph of the evening.
Director Paul Thomas Anderson received six awards, including 'Best Film' and 'Best Director'. This makes his film a leading contender for the 'Oscar 2026'.
Additionally, the film won in the categories of 'Best Screenplay' and 'Best Editing'. The best cinematography was also recognized, which was a pleasant surprise for the audience.
There were also some sensations in the acting categories. Sean Penn won the award for Best Supporting Actor, surpassing competitors like Stellan Skarsgård and Benicio Del Toro.
A true shock was the victory of Wunmi Mosaku in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress' for the film 'Sinners'. This was unexpected for many viewers.
Robert Aramayo also surprised the audience by winning in the category of 'Best Actor'. His independent film 'I Swear' earned him the well-deserved award.
- Paul Thomas Anderson: 6 awards for 'Battle for Battle'
- Sean Penn: Best Supporting Actor
- Wunmi Mosaku: Best Supporting Actress
- Jessie Buckley: Best Actress for 'Hamnet'
- Ryan Coogler: first BAFTA award for Original Screenplay
Official Summary
- Paul Thomas Anderson received 6 awards at BAFTA 2026.
- Sean Penn won in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor'.
- Wunmi Mosaku became the winner in the category of 'Best Supporting Actress'.
- Jessie Buckley received the award for 'Best Film' for 'Hamnet'.
- It is officially unconfirmed that the complete list of winners is available.
Thus, BAFTA 2026 provided the audience with many bright moments and intrigues. We expect these events to influence the upcoming battle for the 'Oscar'.