Bafta 2026 odds: Who is likely to win best actor, best film and best director as bookies unveil market spread

As has been the case with plenty of other award nominations, Sinners is the most popular film to be shortlisted in multiple categories, having released in 2025 to widespread critical acclaim.

The awards aim to highlight the best of British film, with prizes in categories such as costume design, production design and children’s film; taking place on Sunday, February 22, the event is expected to be another star-studded affair.

Alan Cumming will be taking on hosting duties for the night, having presented the Bafta TV awards last year.

Emma Baehr, executive director of awards and content at Bafta, said: “With his sharp wit, warmth and vibrant energy, we are beyond excited that Alan Cumming will be hosting this year’s EE Bafta Film Awards.

“As we honour the outstanding talent in film that brings stories to life on screen, we know that Alan will give us an unforgettable night full of laughter, magic and plenty of surprises, and maybe some extraordinary outfits.”

With the nominations already out, the bookies have started taking bets on who could be the winners.

Shane Orton, spokesperson for SportsCasting, said: “The markets are already forming clear favourites across the Bafta categories. One Battle After Another is leading the way in best film and director, while Hamnet is featuring heavily across the British film and acting races.”

Here are the current odds for the main Bafta categories:

Best Film

One Battle After Another 1/2

Hamnet 4/1

Sinners 5/1

Marty Supreme 12/1

Sentimental Value 20/1

Outstanding British Film

Hamnet 4/5

I Swear 2/1

The Ballad of Wallis Island 9/1

Mr Burton 14/1

H is for Hawk 20/1

Pillion 25/1

28 Years Later 50/1

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy 100/1

Steve 100/1

Die My Love 200/1

Leading Actor

Timothee Chalamet – Marty Supreme 2/5

Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another 9/2

Michael B Jordan – Sinners 8/1

Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon 14/1

Robert Aramayo – I Swear 16/1

Jesse Plemons – Bugonia 50/1

Leading Actress

Jessie Buckley – Hamnet 1/25

Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You 12/1

Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another 25/1

Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value 33/1

Emma Stone – Bugonia 40/1

Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue 40/1

Supporting Actor

Stellan Skarsgard – Sentimental Value 4/7

Paul Mescal – Hamnet 5/1

Peter Mullan – I Swear 6/1

Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein 11/1

Sean Penn – One Battle After Another 12/1

Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another 14/1

Supporting Actress

Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another 1/5

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value 8/1

Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners 8/1

Emily Watson – Hamnet 16/1

Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme 33/1

Carey Mulligan – The Ballad of Wallis Island 50/1

Director

Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another 1/7

Chloe Zhao – Hamnet 8/1

Ryan Coogler – Sinners 12/1

Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme 20/1

Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value 33/1

Yorgos Lanthimos – Bugonia 50/1