Overview
- The presentation took place on Feb. 22 at London’s Royal Festival Hall during the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards after an introduction from BAFTA’s president, the Prince of Wales.
- In her acceptance speech, Langley urged the industry to take risks, back new voices and said that decency is a superpower.
- A tribute reel featured Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, Tom Cruise and Emma Thompson praising her filmmaker-friendly leadership and advocacy for theatrical moviegoing.
- BAFTA highlighted her role in championing culturally defining titles such as Oppenheimer, Get Out and Straight Outta Compton, alongside stewardship of franchises including Wicked, Fast & Furious, Jurassic World and Despicable Me.
- The NBCUniversal Entertainment chair, who grew up on the Isle of Wight, is recognized as the first British woman to run a major Hollywood studio.