Host, presenters, performers, nominees, how you can watch
Hollywood is heading throughout the pond for the 2026 BAFTA Awards on Feb. 22, as nominees together with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordanand Jacob Elordi proceed their awards-season dash in London. Long thought-about an important Oscar bellwether, the UK-based ceremony has taken on even higher significance lately because the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has expanded its worldwide membership. Below is every thing to know concerning the present.
Who is the host?
The ceremony might be emceed by Alan Cumming and held at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Who might be presenting?
This 12 months’s presenters embrace Aaron Pierre, Aimee Lou Wood, Alicia Vikander, Alia Bhatt, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, David Johnson, Delroy Lindo, Emily Watson, Erin Doherty, Ethan Hawke, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Hannah Waddingham, Kate Hudson, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Monica Bellucci, Noah Jupe, Olivia Cooke, Patrick Dempsey, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Sadie Sink, Stellan Skarsgård, Stormzyand Warwick Davis.
Who might be attending?
In addition to the presenters, BAFTA has confirmed a star-studded visitor record spanning nominees, filmmakers and business heavyweights. Among these anticipated to attend: Benicio Del Toro, Carey Mulligan, Chase Infiniti, Chloe Zhao, David Borenstein, Emma Stone, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Jacob Elordi, Jafar Panahi, Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Joachim Trier, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lynne Ramsay, Maggie O’Farrell, Odessa A’Zion, Paul Mescal, Paul Thomas Anderson, Renate Reinsve, Rose Byrne, Ryan Coogler, Sam Mendes, Teyana Taylor, Timothée Chalamet, Wunmi Mosakuand Yorgos Lanthimos.
While BAFTA launched a photograph of seating placards (above) exhibiting Gillian Anderson grouped close to DiCaprio, Plemons, Mescal, Lindo, and Jordan, amongst many different stars, the group issued a caveat explaining that the picture was “a stunt to illustrate who will be in attendance… their positioning does not in any way reflect the seating plan.”
Who might be performing?
As introduced final week, the ceremony will characteristic the primary efficiency outdoors the US of “Golden,” the record-breaking monitor from KPop Demon Hunterscarried out by Jae, Audrey Nunaand Rei Ami — the voices behind Huntr/X. Jessie Ware may also take the stage for a particular “In Memoriam” tribute, delivering a shifting cowl of one in all Barbra Streisand‘s beloved classics.
Which movies have probably the most nominations?
Leading the pack is One Battle After Another with 14 nominations, adopted intently by Sinners with 13. Both movies are anticipated to be main gamers all through the night and the result, may form the trajectory of the Oscar race. See the whole record of nominees.
Who might be hbothnored?
Donna Langleychair of NBCUniversal Entertainment, will obtain the BAFTA Fellowship, the group’s highest honor. Born in London, she turns into the primary British chief of a Hollywood studio to be named a BAFTA Fellowship honoree. “It is an incredible honor to be chosen as this year’s recipient of the BAFTA Fellowship,” Langley stated in a press release. “As a Brit, to be recognized by my home country, by my peers and fellow colleagues in the industry, is an absolute privilege. I wouldn’t be receiving this award without the indelible vision of the creative partners who have defined my career.”
How to observe
Viewers within the US can tune in to E! on Sunday at 8 pm ET/PT. The ceremony may also stream stay on BritField, accessible by way of its app and thru Prime Video.
