That narrative may honestly lead all the way to “Hamnet” winning Best Film at the BAFTAs. Though it was not the nominations leader it was not far from it with 11 nominations. But another unique aspect of BAFTAs are its British-specific categories like Outstanding British Film and Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, which widen the aperture of what films BAFTA voters consider as awards contenders. What has circled back into me believing that “One Battle After Another” is the frontrunner to win Best Film at the BAFTAs, just as it is the frontrunner to win Best Picture at the Oscars, is the British awards body’s Best Casting nominees. Want more on our 2026 Oscar Predictions and the reasoning behind them?