'One Battle After Another' Leads Longlists
The Hollywood Reporter••entertainment
Key Points:
- The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards longlists highlight Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" leading with 16 mentions, followed closely by Chloé Zhao’s "Hamnet" and Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners," each with 14 mentions.
- Notable films also include Josh Safdie’s "Marty Supreme," Yorgos Lanthimos’ "Bugonia," and Guillermo del Toro’s "Frankenstein," with all except "Wicked: For Good" contending for Best Film.
- Directors up for Best Director include Lanthimos, Ramsay, Zhao, Bigelow, Safdie, Anderson, and Coogler, alongside emerging talents like Hikari and Kaouther Ben
