The Lorehounds British Academy Film Awards 2026 preview – BAFTAs Bonus
The 2026 British Academy Film Awards (better known as the BAFTAs) are airing this Sunday, February 22nd at 5 pm GMT (11 am ET) – and, in this episode, Elysia will ensure that you recognize all of the nominees so you can make your own picks and predictions as to who will win, and how that will affect the Oscar voting that begins four days later.
Or just listen along to find out what's been dubbed the best British (and international) films of the year and discover which titles you need to add to your own watchlist.
Chapters
- Rising Star award: voted by public (00:06:50)
- Best Film (00:19:54)
- Outstanding British Film (00:26:29)
- Outstanding Debut (00:48:07)
- Film Not in English (00:57.18)
- Acting & Casting awards: (01:05:50)
- Directing & Screenplay awards (01:25:09)
- Score & Production Design awards (01:33:46)
- Tech awards (01:45:39)
- Documentary award (02:01:18)
- Animation & Family awards (02:13:05)
- Top 10 (non-Oscar) films (02:26:08)
Elysia's top 10 BAFTA-only films for Lorehounds
- 28 Years Later (Netflix)
- Left-Handed Girl* (LL) & No Other Choice* (VoD)
- Wicked: For Good (VoD)
- Apocalypse in the Tropics (Netflix)
- Superman* (HBO)
- The Ballad of Wallis Island (Prime, VoD) & Mickey 17 (HBO)
- Pillion (UK: VoD)
- I Swear (UK: VoD)
- Steve (Netflix)
- Tie: Rental Family* (Hulu, VoD) & Hedda* (Prime)
- Honorable mention on behalf of Marilyn: The Choral* (VoD) + the similar(ish) Mr. Burton (iPlayer)
*From the longlists / not nominated.
Find the full list of 2026 BAFTA nominees here
The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) will air Sunday, February 22, 2025 at 5 pm GMT (11 am ET) – check where you can watch in your country!
Check your extended stats (including the BAFTA nominees and longlists) on DeathRaceTracking.com
BAFTA films covered
One Battle After Another (pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3), Sinners, Frankenstein, Wicked: For Good, 28 Years Later, Weapons*, The Fantastic 4: First Steps*, Superman*
For subscribers:
Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin: Sentimental Value, Arco, Left-Handed Girl*, Rental Family*
*From the longlists / not nominated.
Non-Oscars awards coverage
Independent Spirit Awards preview
BAFTAs preview (this episode)
Oscars 2026 coverage
Nominations + Best Picture preview
Live-Action, Animated, & Documentary Shorts
Production Design, Costumes, Makeup & Hair
International Features
Documentary Features
Animated Features
Score & Original Song
Cinematography, Editing, Sound, VFX
Director, Original & Adapted Screenplay
Lead & Supporting Actor & Actress, Casting
Ceremony reactions + Best Picture rankings
Deep dives into 2026 Oscar nominees
One Battle After Another – pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3
Shorts: “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” “Jane Austen’s Period Drama,” “The Singers,” “Retirement Plan,” and “The Girl Who Cried Pearls”
For subscribers: Leiden IFF – WhachaWachin (Sentimental Value, If I Had Legs I Would Kick You, and Arco)
Revisit Oscars 2024 & 2025: links in these show notes
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