Stars and royals gather for the BAFTA film awards, with ‘One Battle’ and ‘Sinners’ leading the race

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By JILL LAWLESSFebruary 22, 2026 at 06:53 PM

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The British Academy Film Awards took place Sunday in London, with stars and royals in attendance. "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" led the nominations, securing early wins for supporting actress (Wunmi Mosaku) and supporting actor (Sean Penn), and best original screenplay (Ryan Coogler) respectively. "Hamnet" was also considered a strong contender for best picture. Other films with multiple nominations included "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein," and "Sentimental Value." Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the ceremony, where William presented an award. The BAFTAs are often seen as indicators for the upcoming Oscars.

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