Which film led the 2026 BAFTA longlists with 16 mentions?

One Battle After Another led the 2026 BAFTA longlists with 16 mentions.

The longlists were announced on 9 January 2026, advancing films to the nomination stage across categories such as Best Film, Director, acting, screenplay and craft awards. Paul Thomas Anderson’s film appeared 16 times, making it the most-longlisted film in BAFTA history at that point.

A common mix-up is confusing longlist mentions with final nominations. One Battle After Another later received 14 nominations, while Hamnet and Sinners each had 11 and 13 respectively. At the ceremony on 22 February, the film won six awards, including Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor, Cinematography and Editing.