Best Film
Will win: One Battle After Another
Should win: Hamnet
Should have been a contender: The Secret Agent
Best Director
Will win: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
Should win: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
Should have been a contender: Kleber Mendonça Filho (The Secret Agent)
Outstanding British Debut
Will win: Pillion
Should win: My Father’s Shadow
Should have been a contender: Brides
Best British Film
Will win: The Ballad of Wallis Island
Should win: The Ballad of Wallis Island
Should have been a contender: The Choral
Best Film Not in the English Language
Will win: Sentimental Value
Should win: The Secret Agent
Should have been a contender: The Ice Tower
Best Animated Film
Will win: Little Amélie
Should win: Little Amélie
Should have been a contender: Savages
Best Original Screenplay
Will win: I Swear
Should win: The Secret Agent
Should have been a contender: Santosh
Best Adapted Screenplay
Will win: One Battle After Another
Should win: One Battle After Another
Should have been a contender: Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight
Best Leading Actor
Will win: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
Should win: Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon)
Should have been a contender: Josh O’Connor (The Mastermind; Wake Up Dead Man)
Best Leading Actress
Will win: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
Should win: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
Should have been a contender: Emma Thompson (Dead of Winter)
Best Supporting Actor
Will win: Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)
Should win: Peter Mullan (I Swear)
Should have been a contender: Delroy Lindo (Sinners)
Best Supporting Actress
Will win: Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
Should win: Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
Should have been a contender: Sunita Rajwar (Santosh) or Fiona Shaw (Hot Milk; Park Avenue)
Best Original Score
Will win: Sinners
Should win: Sinners
Should have been a contender: The Ballad of Wallis Island
Best Cinematography
Will win: Autumn Durald Arkapaw (Sinners)
Should win: Adolpho Veloso (Train Dreams)
Should have been a contender: Charlotte Bruus Christensen (H Is for Hawk)
Best Documentary
Will win: 2000 Meters to Adriivka
Should win: 2000 Meters to Adriivka
Should have been a contender: Colossal Wreck
Rising Star Award
Will win: Miles Caton
Should win: Miles Caton
Should have been a contender: Tut Nyuot
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about Peter Bradshaws 2026 BAFTA predictions structured from beginner to more advanced questions
Beginner General Questions
1 Who is Peter Bradshaw
Peter Bradshaw is the longstanding chief film critic for The Guardian newspaper He is a highly influential voice in UK film journalism and is known for his sharp often witty reviews
2 What are his BAFTA predictions
His predictions are his educated guesses published in The Guardian about which films and performances will win BAFTA awards and which notable ones might be surprisingly overlooked when the nominations are announced
3 When does he usually publish his BAFTA predictions
He typically publishes his predictions in early January shortly after the eligibility period closes and before the official BAFTA nominations are announced
4 Why should I care about one critics predictions
As a respected critic with deep industry knowledge his predictions offer an insightful early snapshot of the awards conversation They can highlight which films have critical momentum and shape expectations before the nominations are even released
Questions About the Predictions Themselves
5 What categories does he usually predict
He typically focuses on the major categories Best Film Best Director Leading ActorActress Supporting ActorActress and Outstanding British Film He may also comment on screenplay and technical categories for standout films
6 How accurate are his predictions
He has a strong track record of identifying frontrunners and potential snubs but like any prediction they are not always 100 correct The actual nominations and wins can be influenced by many factors including lateseason campaigns and jury decisions within BAFTAs voting system
7 What does missing out or snub mean in this context
It refers to a widely praised film performance or filmmaker that he predicts will not receive a BAFTA nomination despite being considered a strong contender This generates a lot of discussion among film fans
