Hamnet received 11 nominations at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. That total tied it with Marty Supreme and placed it among the year’s leading contenders.
Chloé Zhao’s historical drama tells the story of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, as they cope with the death of their young son Hamnet during plague-era England. The film earned nominations across major categories, including Best Film, Outstanding British Film, acting, directing and craft fields.
The 11-nomination haul was notable beyond the numerical ranking: Hamnet became BAFTA’s most-nominated film directed by a woman. Zhao’s achievement helped make the film a major awards-season presence, while Jessie Buckley’s performance as Agnes and Paul Mescal’s portrayal of Shakespeare drew particular attention. The total refers to nominations, not wins; Hamnet ultimately won two awards at the ceremony.