Who won Best Actor at the 2026 BAFTA Awards?

Robert Aramayo won Best Actor at the 2026 BAFTA Awards for his role in 'I Swear'.

Which film dominated the 2026 BAFTA Awards?

'One Battle After Another' continued its awards sweep, winning six BAFTAs including Best Picture, Director, and Adapted Screenplay.

What were the surprising wins at the 2026 BAFTAs?

Surprises included Robert Aramayo for Best Actor and unexpected victories for Sean Penn and Wunmi Masoku in the supporting acting categories.

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BAFTAs Shake Up Acting Races: Surprise Wins Emerge

22 Feb

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Summary

Robert Aramayo won Best Actor for 'I Swear', beating major Oscar nominees.
Sean Penn and Wunmi Masoku took surprise Supporting Actor/Actress wins.
BAFTA results introduce unpredictability into upcoming Oscar races.

BAFTAs Shake Up Acting Races: Surprise Wins Emerge

The recent BAFTA Awards in London delivered several surprises, significantly impacting the trajectory of the upcoming Academy Awards. Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" continued its awards sweep, securing six wins including Best Picture, Director, and Adapted Screenplay, positioning it strongly for Oscar night. Oppenheimer also performed well, a common occurrence for Best Picture Oscar winners since 2014.

A major talking point was Robert Aramayo's Best Actor win for "I Swear," a performance lauded for its intensity. He overcame formidable competition from Oscar nominees, though the film's delayed US release means his Oscar campaign will primarily be for next year. This win introduces a compelling new contender for the Best Actor Oscar in 2027.