This picture launched by Warner Bros. Pictures exhibits Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene from “One Battle After Another.”
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The politically charged motion thriller “One Battle After Another” has received six prizes, together with greatest image at Britain’s BAFTA movie awards.
Vampire saga “Sinners” and gothic horror story “Frankenstein” every received three prizes.
Paul Thomas Anderson was named greatest director for “One Battle After Another.” Jessie Buckley received the very best actress prize for “Hamnet,” whereas Robert Aaramayo took the very best actor prize for the British indie movie “I Swear,” beating stars together with Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet.
The British awards provide clues about who may win at the Academy Awards in Hollywood subsequent month.
Hollywood stars and British celebrities, from Paddington Bear to the Princess of Wales, gathered Sunday for the British Academy Film Awards, the place politically charged thriller “One Battle After Another” and blues-steeped epic “Sinners” fought it out for the highest prizes.
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The two movies are each up for greatest image and snagged early prizes, with Wunmi Mosaku taking the supporting actress award for “Sinners,” and Sean Penn profitable the supporting actor trophy for “One Battle After Another.” “Sinners” writer-director Ryan Coogler additionally received the prize for greatest unique screenplay, whereas “One Battle” filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson took the trophy for greatest tailored screenplay.
The greatest movie nominees are “One Battle After Another,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “Sinners” and “Sentimental Value.” Shakespearean household tragedy “Hamnet” was named greatest British movie — a separate class — and oddsmakers advised it might beat the front-runners to greatest image if British movie trade voters reply to the emotionally wealthy story, earthy English setting and intense performances in Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s historic novel.
Stars together with Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Glenn Close and Ethan Hawke have been amongst these strolling the purple carpet outdoors London’s Royal Festival Hall earlier than a black-tie ceremony hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming.
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales additionally attended, three days after William’s uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by police and held for 11 hours over allegations he despatched delicate authorities info to the late financier and intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The scandal has rocked the royal household, led by King Charles III, although William and Kate stay in style standard-bearers for the monarchy. William is because of current an award in his function as president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Published – February 23, 2026 02:20 am IST
