BAFTA 2025: Nominations Unveiled – Which Films and Stars Are Dominating?

The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards have officially unveiled their nominations, highlighting the best in British and international cinema. With a prestigious history and a focus on celebrating excellence across a variety of categories, this year’s ceremony promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. The event is set to take place at the Southbank Centre in London on Sunday, February 16, 2025, and will feature a remarkable selection of films, performances, and technical achievements. Below is a breakdown of the full list of nominations across various categories.

Best Film

1. Anora
2. The Brutalist
3. A Complete Unknown
4. Conclave
5. Emilia Pérez

The Best Film category is a tightly contested one, with Conclave leading the pack with 12 nominations, followed closely by Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist, which are making waves in both the British and international film industries. These films highlight a diverse array of genres and cinematic styles, showcasing the talent that has emerged globally in the past year.

Outstanding British Film

1. Bird
2. Blitz
3. Conclave
4. Gladiator II
5. Hard Truths
6. Kneecap
7. Lee
8. Love Lies Bleeding
9. The Outrun
10. Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

In this category, Conclave is again in the running, representing British cinema's finest work. Other significant films include Blitz, Gladiator II, and Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, with a mix of animated and live-action features bringing a unique representation of British filmmaking.

Leading Actress

1. Cynthia Erivo - Wicked
2. Karla Sofía Gascón - Emilia Pérez
3. Marianne Jean-Baptiste - Hard Truths
4. Mikey Madison - Anora
5. Demi Moore - The Substance
6. Saoirse Ronan - The Outrun

The Leading Actress category brings together some incredible talent, with Cynthia Erivo earning recognition for her role in the highly anticipated Wicked. Karla Sofía Gascón and Mikey Madison’s performances in Emilia Pérez and Anora, respectively, also stand out, further solidifying the prominence of these films.

Leading Actor

1. Adrien Brody - The Brutalist
2. Timothée Chalamet - A Complete Unknown
3. Colman Domingo - Sing Sing
4. Ralph Fiennes - Conclave
5. Hugh Grant - Heretic
6. Sebastian Stan - The Apprentice

This category includes a mix of established stars and newcomers, with Ralph Fiennes’ performance in Conclave gaining particular attention. Timothée Chalamet continues to impress with his role in A Complete Unknown, while Adrien Brody’s work in The Brutalist stands out as well.

Supporting Actress

1. Selena Gomez - Emilia Pérez
2. Ariana Grande - Wicked
3. Felicity Jones - The Brutalist
4. Jamie Lee Curtis - The Last Showgirl
5. Isabella Rossellini - Conclave
6. Zoe Saldaña - Emilia Pérez

This year’s Supporting Actress category features strong performances from Hollywood stars like Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande, with Isabella Rossellini and Zoe Saldaña also earning well-deserved nominations for their roles in Conclave and Emilia Pérez, respectively.

Supporting Actor

1. Yura Borisov - Anora
2. Kieran Culkin - A Real Pain
3. Clarence Maclin - Sing Sing
4. Edward Norton - A Complete Unknown
5. Guy Pearce - The Brutalist
6. Jeremy Strong - The Apprentice

The Supporting Actor category is filled with powerhouse performances, including those from Guy Pearce in The Brutalist and Jeremy Strong in The Apprentice. Yura Borisov’s portrayal in Anora is also receiving significant praise, adding to the film’s growing momentum.

Director

1. Sean Baker - Anora
2. Brady Corbet - The Brutalist
3. Edward Berger - Conclave
4. Denis Villeneuve - Dune: Part Two
5. Jacques Audiard - Emilia Pérez
6. Coralie Fargeat - The Substance

Directorial talent is evident across the board in this year’s nominations. Sean Baker’s work on Anora has earned him a well-deserved nod, while Edward Berger’s direction of Conclave has been a standout, with Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two continuing to showcase his masterful skills.

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer

1. Hoard
2. Kneecap
3. Monkey Man
4. Santosh
5. Sister Midnight

Newcomers are also receiving recognition, with films like Hoard and Kneecap bringing fresh perspectives to the British film landscape.

Film Not in the English Language

1. All We Imagine As Light
2. Emilia Pérez
3. I’m Still Here
4. Kneecap
5. The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Films that push the boundaries of language and culture are highlighted in this category, with Emilia Pérez receiving multiple nominations alongside other non-English language contenders.

Documentary

1. Black Box Diaries
2. Daughters
3. No Other Land
4. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
5. Will & Harper

The documentary category reflects a wide range of stories, from personal narratives to global issues, with Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story drawing particular attention for its emotional depth.

Animated Film

1. Flow
2. Inside Out 2
3. Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
4. The Wild Robot

Animation continues to thrive, with Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl standing out among the nominees, alongside Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robot.

Children's and Family Film

1. Flow
2. Kensuke’s Kingdom
3. Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
4. The Wild Robot

Family-friendly films dominate this category, with Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and The Wild Robot vying for the top honors.

Original Screenplay

1. Anora
2. The Brutalist
3. Kneecap
4. A Real Pain
5. The Substance

The Original Screenplay category sees some of the year’s most original films vying for the award, with Kneecap and Anora gaining significant praise for their inventive storytelling.

Adapted Screenplay

1. A Complete Unknown
2. Conclave
3. Emilia Pérez
4. Nickel Boys
5. Sing Sing

Adapted Screenplay nominations are packed with powerful films, particularly Conclave and Emilia Pérez, which feature compelling scripts based on existing works.

EE Bafta Rising Star Award (voted for by the public)

1. Marisa Abela
2. Jharrel Jerome
3. David Jonsson
4. Mikey Madison
5. Nabhaan Rizwan

This public-voted category highlights the brightest emerging talents in the film industry, with the public eagerly anticipating the winner.

The Top Nominees

1. 12 nominations - Conclave
2. 11 nominations - Emilia Pérez
3. 9 nominations - The Brutalist
4. 7 nominations - Anora, Dune: Part Two, Wicked
5. 6 nominations - A Complete Unknown, Kneecap
6. 5 nominations - Nosferatu, The Substance

As we approach the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, these top nominees are expected to dominate the evening, with Conclave and Emilia Pérez leading the charge for the night’s most prestigious honors. The competition is fierce, and it promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of cinema.