One Battle After Another was the biggest winner at BAFTA 2026 held at London's Royal Festival Hall at the Southbank Centre on February 22. Hamnet and Sinners
impressed too. The stage is set for the next big thing - the Oscars schedule for March 16. The world now has an idea about the movies that have impressed, entertained, and become award-worthy in the year gone by. With some major critical and commercial hits walking away with the top honours at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, intrigue is soaring about why these titles defeated others in their respective categories, and what makes them a clear winner. Incase you wish to know more and even watch some of these major triumphs at the BAFTAs, here's a collated list and the OTT platforms you can stream them on, before the Academy Awards strike the global cinema in less than a month.
BAFTA 2026 biggest winners and where to stream the titles
One Battle After Another
A clear winner with the most number of awards, 6 in total. These include Best Film, Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Sean Penn), Best Cinematography, and Best Editing. This political thriller completely swept the ceremony and was the most nominated film as well, making it the clear standout of BAFTA 2026. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film has an ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, alongside Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor.
The movie is currently available for rent on Amazon Prime Video in select regions of the world. In India, it will make its digital debut on JioHotstar on February 26.
Hamnet
Chloé Zhao directed the biographical period film that grabbed major acting and British Film awards. These were Outstanding British Film and Best Leading Actress (Jessie Buckley). The film had huge nominations and strong critical backing, especially for its emotional storytelling and performances.
The film starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is available to rent or buy on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and ROW8. It is expected to hit streaming services like Peacock later in 2026, with a release in India via Reliance Entertainment.
Sinners
After doing wonders at several previous award shows, it emerged as a strong creative category winner at BAFTA 2026 too. It took home Best Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler), Best Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), and Best Original Score. It was one of the most nominated films of the night.
The 2025 supernatural horror film starring Michael B. Jordan, is available to stream on JioHotstar in India and HBO Max in the US. It is also available for rental/purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and BookMyShow Stream.
I Swear
This biopic-style film surprised by beating big contenders in the acting categories. It won Best Leading Actor (Robert Aramayo) and EE Rising Star (Robert Aramayo). It is available to watch on platforms like Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is also available to buy or rent on Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, and Curzon Home Cinema. It is currently not widely available in the US, and is yet to arrive in India.
Sentimental Value
The Best Film Not in the English Language was an international film winner, and beat strong competition, marking a historic moment for global cinema representation. The Norwegian drama directed by Joachim Trier, and starring Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Stellan Skarsgård and Elle Fanning, is available to rent or buy on digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and Vudu.
Boong
India's historic win, Boong has not yet started streaming on major popular platforms. The critically acclaimed Manipuri film premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and won the BAFTA Children's & Family Film category. The Lakshmipriya Devi directorial is now expected to release on a major OTT platform later. Boong released on September 19, 2025, in limited and select theaters in India.
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