She lauded the list of nominations, particularly its variety, noting that six different genres were represented on the best film list. She also highlighted that 14 of the 24 nominations in the acting categories were first-timers, and that whoever wins the best actress award will be a first-time BAFTA winner.

Earlier this month, it was announced that the 2025 EE BAFTA Rising Star Award, the only award voted for by the public, would be contested between David Jonsson, Marisa Abela, Mikey Madison, Jharrel Jerome and Nabhaan Rizwan.

"Conclave" leads the 2025 BAFTA nominations with 12 nods. "Emilia Pérez" received 11 nominations, while "The Brutalist" picked up nine.

The BAFTA film nominations have been announced, with papal thriller "Conclave" receiving nods in 12 categories, one more than genre-busting musical "Emilia Pérez."

Conclave, a film about a gossipy and scheming group of cardinals who gather in Rome to elect a new Pope, leads this year's Bafta film award nominations with 12 nods. It is followed closely by Netflix's Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez,

Anora,” “A Compete Unknown” and “The Brutalist” are also in the running for best film at the British equivalent of the Oscars.