Joe Alwyn, Selena Gomez, and a diverse array of celebrities are set to grace the stage as presenters at the upcoming 2025 BAFTA Film Awards. The highly anticipated event is scheduled for Sunday, February 16, at London’s Royal Festival Hall, bringing together some of the industry’s brightest stars to celebrate cinematic achievements.
The British Academy has confirmed the impressive list of presenters, which includes notable names such as Zoe Saldaña, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, and Colman Domingo. Interestingly, Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of Emilia Pérez and the first trans actor nominated for an Oscar, will be notably absent. Her awards campaign has faced significant turmoil following the uncovering of controversial posts on her X account, leading to her withdrawal from the campaign entirely amidst high tensions with Netflix, the film’s distributor.
Beyond the talents of Joe Alwyn, who continues to rise in prominence, other presenters such as Adam Scott, Anna Kendrick, and Lupita Nyong’o will take part in the event. The ceremony is poised to be memorable, not only for its celebratory atmosphere but also for the competition among films. Conclave leads with 12 BAFTA nominations, ahead of Emilia Pérez with 11 and The Brutalist with nine nominations, demonstrating the unique range of films recognized this year.
The nominations highlight a diverse array of genres from horror to musicals, with films like Heretic and Dune: Part Two drawing critical acclaim. One not-to-miss moment during the event will be the honor bestowed upon Warwick Davis, who will receive the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship for his contributions to the arts.
As excitement builds for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, the presence of figures like Joe Alwyn adds to the allure of the evening. With a ceremony reflecting the industry’s dynamic talent, the awards promise not only to celebrate the past year in film but to pave the way for future narratives, showcasing the importance of each nominee and presenter in an evolving cinematic landscape.
