Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller “One Battle After Another” has made history by topping the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards longlists with a record 16 mentions. Announced on January 9, 2026, the film surpassed the previous record of 15 longlist nods held by 2025’s Emilia Perez and 2024’s Oppenheimer.
Film “One Battle after Another ” Overview
The movie blends comedic thriller elements with action, satire and emotional depth, following DiCaprio as a father racing to rescue his kidnapped daughter amid resurfacing enemies in a politically charged America. Chase Infiniti plays his daughter in a Leading Actress nod, while Teyana Taylor earns Supporting Actress recognition. Supporting Actor mentions go to veterans Benicio Del Toro and Sean Penn, with DiCaprio himself longlisted for Leading Actor.
Competitors
Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet” and the period drama “Sinners” tied for second with 14 mentions each, exploring Shakespearean loss and Jim Crow-era tensions respectively. Timothée Chalamet’s “Marty Supreme” a ping-pong biopic, secured 13 nods after his Critics’ Choice win. Other contenders like Yorgos Lanthimos’s “Bugonia” and Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” received 12 each. Visit here
Notable Snubs
High-profile omissions include Dwayne Johnson, George Clooney, Sydney Sweeney’s “Christy ” and Daniel Day-Lewis’s “Anemone ” despite hype around his return. “Wicked: For Good” was largely overlooked, though Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo landed Supporting Actress spots.
Timeline
The longlist stems from votes by over 6,500 BAFTA members, final nominations announce on January 27, 2026, with the ceremony on February 22 at London’s Royal Festival Hall , for more info on honors and awards visit here
