The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has revealed the presenters for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, set to take place on February 22. Among the leading international stars named is Alia Bhatt, who will join notable actors like Cillian Murphy, reflecting the global film industry’s wide representation at the event.
Lineup of Presenters Announced for the Ceremony
Alia Bhatt will share presenting duties with prominent performers including Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Sadie Sink. This continues a tradition of diverse international involvement, following previous presenters such as Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Deepika Padukone. The roster is filled with acclaimed talents like Aimee Lou Wood, Bryan Cranston, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cooke, and Patrick Dempsey.
Many nominees are also slated to present awards, among them Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Miles Caton, Emily Watson, and Stellan Skarsgard. Additional confirmed presenters highlight Aaron Pierre, Alicia Vikander, Erin Doherty, Hannah Waddingham, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Noah Jupe, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Stormzy, and Warwick Davis, ensuring a star-studded evening.
Details on the 2026 BAFTA Awards and Nominations
The list of attending nominees features Jacob Elordi, Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Chloé Zhao, Teyana Taylor, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, Benicio del Toro, Jesse Plemons, Odessa A’Zion, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Rose Byrne. The film leading the nomination count is One Battle After Another, with 14 nods this year, closely followed by Sinners with 13. Both Hamnet and Marty Supreme have 11 nominations each, while Sentimental Value and Frankenstein have garnered eight nominations apiece.
Current Projects and Future Plans for Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt is actively engaged in two significant films. One of these is YRF’s Alpha, where she joins the YRF spy universe alongside Sharvari and Bobby Deol, with the film scheduled for release this year. Her other project is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Although initially planned for this year, its release may face delays, as Ranbir Kapoor recently indicated a possible postponement.
