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The first ‘long list’ of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) 2026 has been released, which has created a stir throughout Hollywood ahead of the Oscars. Veteran actor Leonardo DiCaprio has once again proved his dominance. His film ‘One Battle After Another’ has left everyone behind by making it to the BAFTA preliminary list in a record 16 categories. However, many veteran stars are also presenting their strong claims in front of him.
These 5 films are included in the race for the award
The film ‘One Battle After Another’ directed by Paul Thomas Anderson has emerged as the biggest contender for BAFTA, one of the world’s prestigious film awards this year. The Leonardo DiCaprio starrer has been nominated for a record 16 categories, including major categories like Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor. Apart from this, ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Sinners’ have received nominations in 14 categories, ‘Marty Supreme’ in 13 and ‘Frankenstein’ in 12 categories.
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Hollywood veteran actors face to face
This time the competition is going to be very tough in the acting categories. Leonardo DiCaprio is leading the race for his film ‘One Battle After Another’. However, he is being given a tough challenge by Timothée Chalamet, who has been nominated for the film ‘Marty Supreme’. Apart from this, Michael B Jordan for his film ‘Sinners’ and Daniel Kaluuya for his film ‘The Upper Room’ have secured their place in this prestigious list.
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Competition between these actresses
On the other hand, Jessie Buckley is considered to be the strongest contender for the film ‘Hamnet’ in the Best Actress category. Making this competition with her even more exciting is Dion Griffith, who has been appreciated for the film ‘Queenie’. This list also includes the names of talented actresses like Rebecca Faluson (Princess) and Marina Vacth (The Mother), who won the hearts of the audience as well as the critics with their powerful performances in the films.
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These 6 big names of the world of direction are included in the race
Some of the world’s best directors have made their place in the Best Direction category. The name of Paul Thomas Anderson is at the forefront of the race, who has written a new definition of direction through his film ‘One Battle After Another’. She is being given tough competition by Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, whose film ‘Hamnet’ has received special attention in the long list. This illustrious list also includes names like Ryan Coogler, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Safdie and Yorgos Lanthimos.
When will the winners be announced?
This long list of BAFTA has made the 2026 awards ceremony very exciting. Now all eyes are on January 14, when the final nominations will be announced. The winners will be decided at the Royal Festival Hall in London in February.
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