Unpredictable Bafta Nominations: What to Expect in an Exciting Awards Season

The Bafta Nominations: A Key Oscars Predictor

The 2025 Bafta nominations, announced at 12:00 GMT, mark the next chapter in this unpredictable awards season. With last year’s top six Bafta winners perfectly aligning with the Oscars, this year’s shortlist could strongly indicate who might triumph on the global stage.

Golden Globes and Bafta: Surprises Continue

Following the Golden Globes, where the Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez swept the board, the Bafta nominations could further solidify its frontrunner status. Meanwhile, Demi Moore’s performance in The Substance has bolstered her chances in the Best Actress race.

Best Picture: A Hotly Contested Category

There is no clear consensus on the Best Picture frontrunner, with films like The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez, Conclave, Wicked, Anora, and A Complete Unknown all vying for the top prize. Each has a feasible path to victory, keeping pundits on their toes.

Blockbusters and Prestige Films Dominate

The Bafta longlists, revealed earlier this month, feature a mix of prestige projects and blockbusters like Dune: Part Two and Wicked. Surprises include Pamela Anderson’s nod for The Last Showgirl and the omission of Angelina Jolie and Fernanda Torres.

Best Actress: An Expansive Category

Bafta’s additional nomination slot opens the door for more contenders. Demi Moore (The Substance), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), and Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez) are frontrunners, with potential surprises from Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) and Kate Winslet (Lee).

Best Actor: Star Power Meets British Talent

Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), and Colman Domingo (Sing Sing) lead the race. British nominees like Daniel Craig (Queer) and Ralph Fiennes (Conclave) add a homegrown edge to the competition.

Supporting Categories: Fresh Faces and Veterans

From Ariana Grande (Wicked) to Denzel Washington (Gladiator II), the supporting categories are packed with talent. Washington’s potential Bafta nod would mark a career milestone for the decorated actor.

The Ceremony: A Star-Studded Affair

The winners will be revealed on 16 February at London’s Royal Festival Hall, hosted by David Tennant. With a mix of big names and fresh surprises, the Baftas promise to be a highlight of this awards season.

The road to the Oscars continues, and with so much unpredictability, the Baftas remain a pivotal milestone in this year’s cinematic journey.