The 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards are set for February 22 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, and the British Academy has officially unveiled its presenters, performers, and confirmed attendees. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the ceremony will broadcast at 7:00 pm GMT on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK, and at 8:00 pm ET on E! in North America.
This year’s presenter lineup spans global film and television talent, including Aaron Pierre, Alicia Vikander, Alia Bhatt, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Hannah Waddingham, Kate Hudson, Kerry Washington, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael B. Jordan, Monica Bellucci, Riz Ahmed, Sadie Sink, Stellan Skarsgård, Stormzy, and Warwick Davis. Several nominees will also take the stage throughout the night.
The confirmed guest list reads like a cross section of the international awards circuit. Among those expected to attend are Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessie Buckley, Timothée Chalamet, Paul Thomas Anderson, Emma Stone, Carey Mulligan, Ryan Coogler, Jacob Elordi, Jafar Panahi, Rose Byrne, Paul Mescal, Renate Reinsve, and Yorgos Lanthimos.
Social media lit up after BAFTA released a photo of seating placards featuring Gillian Anderson positioned near DiCaprio, Jesse Plemons, Mescal, Delroy Lindo, and Michael B. Jordan. The organization clarified that the image was a staged visual to highlight attendees and did not reflect the official seating arrangement.
Musical performances will play a major role in the ceremony. The record-breaking track “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” will receive its first performance outside the United States, delivered by Jae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami. Jessie Ware will also perform during the In Memoriam segment, honoring one of Barbra Streisand’s classic songs.
In terms of nominations, “One Battle After Another” leads the field with 14, followed closely by “Sinners” with 13. “Hamnet” and “Marty Supreme” each secured 11 nominations, positioning them as major contenders across key categories.
Special honors will also be presented during the ceremony. Donna Langley, Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment, will receive the BAFTA Fellowship, the organization’s highest accolade. Clare Binns, Creative Director of Picturehouse Cinemas, will be honored with the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award.
With nominees, presenters, performers, and honorees confirmed, BAFTA 2026 stands as one of the most significant milestones of the awards season. The evening’s outcomes could shape the final stretch of the Oscar race as the industry turns its focus toward Hollywood’s biggest night.