BAFTA 2025 Nominations Announced With 'Conclave' Leading the Pack

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts recognizes top films and performances, with 'Conclave' earning 12 nominations ahead of its February ceremony.

'Conclave,' a papal thriller starring Ralph Fiennes, leads the BAFTA nominations with 12 nods, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor.
'Emilia Pérez,' a musical thriller about a gender-transitioning drug lord, follows with 11 nominations, including Best Film and acting nods for Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldaña.
Notable snubs include Daniel Craig ('Queer'), Denzel Washington ('Gladiator II'), and Nicole Kidman ('Babygirl'), who were left off the final shortlist despite previous awards recognition.
First-time BAFTA acting nominees include Sebastian Stan for 'The Apprentice,' Mikey Madison for 'Anora,' and Karla Sofía Gascón, marking a historic moment as the first transgender actress nominated for a BAFTA film award.
The ceremony will take place on February 16, 2025, at London's Royal Festival Hall, hosted by David Tennant and broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer.