Big Up Britain: British Films and Talent Take Centre Stage at the 2026 Oscars
British cinema may not dominate every headline at this year’s Oscars, but the UK’s creative fingerprints are all over the 2026 Academy Award nominations.
The standout British contender is Hamnet, a British produced adaptation rooted in UK literary heritage. The film is eligible across a wide range of categories, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Jessie Buckley, Best Director, Best Original Score and multiple craft awards. Its broad recognition highlights the strength of British storytelling, acting and behind the scenes talent on the global stage.
British performers are also making waves in Sinners, with Delroy Lindo nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Wunmi Mosaku nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Their recognition underlines the continued international demand for British acting talent.
Music is another area where Britain shines. British composers are nominated for Best Original Score across several major films, including One Battle After Another and Bugonia, reinforcing the UK’s reputation as a global leader in film music.
While many of the films are international productions, British talent plays a central role in some of the most talked about movies of the year. The 2026 Oscars are a reminder that Britain remains a creative powerhouse, exporting world class acting, music and filmmaking expertise to the very top of global cinema.
The 2026 British Oscar Nominees:
Movies
- Hamnet – Best Picture
- Bugonia – Best Picture
- A Friend of Dorothy – Best Live-Action Short Film
Performers and Artists
- Delroy Lindo – Best Supporting Actor, Sinners
- Wunmi Mosaku – Best Supporting Actress, Sinners
- Jessie Buckley – Best Actress, Hamnet
Music & Score
- Jerskin Fendrix – Best Original Score, Bugonia
- Jonny Greenwood – Best Original Score, One Battle After Another
- Max Richter – Best Original Score, Hamnet
Craft & Technical
- Nina Gold – Achievement in Casting, Hamnet
(Nina Gold is the first British nominee for the inaugural Academy Award for Best Casting)
These nominations underscore the diversity of British excellence across performance, music and craft.
The Oscar ceremony takes place on March 15 2026 … fingers crossed for Britain!
