How to Watch the 2026 BAFTA Awards
Rolling Stone
by Jonathan ZavaletaFebruary 22, 2026
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The 2026 BAFTA Awards are set to be a major event in the entertainment world, marking several key changes and highlights. For the first time, the ceremony will air on E! in the U.S., a shift from its previous home on BritBox, signaling growth for E!'s awards presence which also hosts the Critics Choice Awards. Alan Cumming returns as host, leading a star-studded event with presenters including Cillian Murphy and Michael B. Jordan. The ceremony features performances by KPop Demon Hunters and Jessie Ware during the In Memoriam segment.
The film "One Battle After Another" leads the nominations with 14 nods, closely followed by "Sinners" with 13, while "Hamnet" and "Marty Supreme"
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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/22/2026