‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Six BAFTA Awards Including Best Film

In Brief

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film wins six awards; Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress at 2026 BAFTAs.

Key Facts

• ‘One Battle After Another’ won six awards at the 2026 BAFTA ceremony, including Best Film
• Paul Thomas Anderson’s film is a counterculture comedy about a washed-up revolutionary protecting his daughter
• Jessie Buckley won Best Leading Actress for her role in ‘Hamnet’, becoming the first Irish actor to win this award
• Robert Aramayo won Best Leading Actor for his performance in ‘I Swear’
• Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio were nominated but did not win Best Leading Actor

What Happened

At the 2026 BAFTA Awards, ‘One Battle After Another’ by Paul Thomas Anderson received six awards, including Best Film. Jessie Buckley won Best Leading Actress for ‘Hamnet’, becoming the first Irish actor to receive this award. Robert Aramayo was awarded Best Leading Actor for ‘I Swear’, while Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio were among the nominees who did not win.

Why It Matters

The results of the 2026 BAFTA Awards reflect the choices of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts for that year. Jessie Buckley’s win marks a milestone for Irish actors in this category. The distribution of awards provides information about the films and performances recognized by the BAFTA that year.