BAFTAs 2026: 'One Battle After Another' Wins Best Film, Besting 'Sinners'

The 2026 BAFTAs ceremony took place on February 22, 2026, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The winners of the night included Paul Thomas Anderson's comedy drama 'One Battle After Another,' which took home six awards, including Best Film. The film beat out 'Sinners' for the top prize.

The BAFTAs are the British equivalent of the Oscars, and the ceremony is a major event in the film industry. The winners of the night were announced at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the ceremony was attended by many big names in the industry.

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' was a surprise winner in the Best Film category, beating out 'Sinners' for the top prize. The film also won awards for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Sound.

The ceremony was hosted by Richard Ayoade, and the winners were announced in a series of live presentations. The BAFTAs are considered one of the most prestigious film awards in the world, and the winners are often seen as a major indicator of the direction of the film industry.

The full list of winners can be found on the BAFTA website.

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[2] 2026 BAFTAs Winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Film, Besting ‘Sinners’