what happened at the baftas last night

The big picture: the 2026 Bafta Film Awards were dominated by the film One Battle After Another , with a handful of other titles and a few standout red‑carpet and ceremony moments grabbing attention.

Main winners and big moments

• One Battle After Another was the night’s major success, taking six awards , including best film and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson.

• I Swear , Sinners , and Frankenstein each picked up multiple awards and were repeatedly mentioned in coverage as key players of the night.

• Jessie Buckley won leading actress for Hamnet , which also took outstanding British film, giving that drama a strong showing even if it didn’t sweep.

• Robert Aramayo scored a major breakthrough by winning best actor for I Swear , beating several high‑profile Hollywood names and drawing a lot of post‑show chatter.

Ceremony highlights

• The show was hosted by Alan Cumming , whose opening and commentary framed the tone of the night, mixing sharp humour with a few serious notes.

• One widely discussed moment was the explanation on air about Tourette’s syndrome and involuntary tics, after some strong language was heard; the host and the broadcaster clarified it was related to the subject of I Swear and not intentional swearing.

• Coverage also picked up on the generally star‑packed red carpet, a bit of royal presence, and lighter touches like references to beloved characters (including Paddington Bear) that kept the show from feeling too stiff.

Who won what (quick scan)

• Best film: One Battle After Another.

• Best director: Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another.

• Leading actress: Jessie Buckley for Hamnet.

• Leading actor: Robert Aramayo for I Swear.

• Animated film: Zootropolis 2.

• Children’s & family film: Boong.

If you’d like a more forum‑style “what people are saying” rundown (who was snubbed, who’s now the Oscar frontrunner, etc.), I can pull those angles together next as well.
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