The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards were announced on 27 January, spotlighting a wide range of international films.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically driven action thriller One Battle After Another emerged as the most-nominated title, securing 14 nominations, while Ryan Coogler’s blues-inspired vampire drama Sinners followed closely with 13 nods.
Farhan Akhtar has earned an international honour at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, with his Manipuri-language production Boong securing a nomination in the Best Children and Family Film category, making him the only Indian filmmaker to receive a nod this year.
India also made its presence felt at the prestigious awards. The Manipuri-language coming-of-age drama Boong received a nomination in the Best Children’s and Family Film category, marking a notable moment for Indian regional cinema. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar along with Vikesh Bhutani, Alan McAlex, Ritesh Sidhwani and Shujaat Saudagar, the film stars Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam.
Boong premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival in the Discovery section and has since been screened at several global festivals, including the Warsaw International Film Festival 2024, MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024, the 55th International Film Festival of India, and the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025.
The EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony will take place on 22 February in London, with actor Alan Cumming set to host. The awards are closely tracked as a precursor to the Academy Awards, scheduled for 15 March.