With the nominations now confirmed, the latest BAFTA odds highlight the betting favourites across Best Film, the main acting categories and Director.
The BAFTA Film Awards are widely regarded as one of the strongest indicators of future Oscar success, with betting markets reacting quickly to the confirmed shortlist.
Historically, outcomes at the BAFTAs can often provide an early indication of which films and performances are building momentum heading into Oscar night.
BAFTA 2026 Betting Odds:
With the nominations now confirmed, the latest BAFTA odds reflect how betting markets rate the leading contenders across Best Film, Outstanding British Film, the main acting categories and Director.
Best Film:
- One Battle After Another 8/13
- Hamnet 11/8
- Sinners 12/1
- Marty Supreme 20/1
- Sentimental Value 20/1
Outstanding British Film:
- Hamnet 1/6
- I Swear 5/1
- Pillion 14/1
- The Ballad of Wallis Island 16/1
- 28 Years Later 50/1
- H is for Hawk 50/1
- Mr Burton 50/1
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy 66/1
- Steve 66/1
- Die My Love 100/1
Leading Actor:
- Timothee Chalamet – Marty Supreme 2/5
- Robert Aramayo – I Swear 11/2
- Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another 13/2
- Michael B Jordan – Sinners 14/1
- Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon 16/1
- Jesse Plemons – Bugonia 25/1
Leading Actress:
- Jessie Buckley – Hamnet 1/25
- Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You 12/1
- Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value 16/1
- Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another 25/1
- Emma Stone – Bugonia 40/1
- Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue 40/1
Supporting Actor:
- Stellan Skarsgard – Sentimental Value 2/5
- Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another 8/1
- Paul Mescal – Hamnet 8/1
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another 9/1
- Peter Mullan – I Swear 12/1
- Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein 16/1
Supporting Actress:
- Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another 6/5
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value 6/4
- Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners 4/1
- Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme 16/1
- Emily Watson – Hamnet 33/1
- Carey Mulligan – The Ballad of Wallis Island 40/1
Director:
- Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another 1/8
- Chloe Zhao – Hamnet 10/1
- Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme 14/1
- Ryan Coogler – Sinners 14/1
- Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value 22/1
- Yorgos Lanthimos – Bugonia 40/1
Odds last updated: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
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Market Snapshot
With nominations confirmed, the BAFTA odds point to clear favourites emerging across several major categories.
One Battle After Another leads both Best Film and Director, while Hamnet features prominently in multiple races, including Outstanding British Film and the acting categories.
In the performance awards, the betting markets suggest several strong frontrunners, although there remains depth in the fields, particularly in the supporting categories, where longer-priced contenders are still in contention.
The BAFTA Film Awards are often viewed as a reliable precursor to the Academy Awards, with several winners going on to repeat their success at the Oscars.
When and Where Are the 2026 BAFTAs — and Who’s Presenting?
The 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards will be held on Sunday 22 February 2026 at London’s Royal Festival Hall, celebrating the best in film from the past year.
The ceremony will be hosted by actor and presenter Alan Cumming, marking his first time leading the BAFTA Film Awards and bringing his trademark wit and energy to the stage.
