2025 BAFTAs – Your Quick Guide to the Biggest Night

If you love movies, the BAFTAs are the night you’ll want on your calendar. The 2025 ceremony lands on February 10 at the Royal Albert Hall, and it’s streamed live on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer. That means you can watch from the couch, your phone, or even a TV at a friend’s place. No need to be a film critic to enjoy the drama – the ceremony mixes surprise wins, emotional speeches, and a few fashion moments.

What makes this year special? The slate of films is a mix of blockbuster hits and indie gems, and the categories are wider than ever. From Best Film to Best Debut, every award has its own story. Below you’ll find the most buzz‑worthy nominations and a few tips on how to join the conversation.

Top Nominees to Keep an Eye On

Best Film – The race is tight. The Last Voyage (a high‑budget space drama), Midnight Sun (a gritty British thriller), and Wuthering Heights (Emerald Fennell’s gothic romance) all have strong support. Critics love the visual style of The Last Voyage, while audiences are rooting for the raw energy of Midnight Sun.

Best Actor – Expect fireworks between Tom Hardy for his role in The Last Voyage and Daniel Kaluuya for a powerful turn in Midnight Sun. Both have delivered performances that stick with you long after the credits roll.

Best Actress – Margot Robbie is back as Catherine in Wuthering Heights, and her chemistry with Jacob Elordi has been a hot topic on social media. She’s up against Florence Pugh, who shines in the indie drama Quiet Roads.

Best Supporting Actor – The category features a surprise nomination for a video‑game voice actor who crossed over into film with a cameo in The Last Voyage. It’s a reminder that the BAFTAs love to break the mold.

Best Original Score – Composer Anthony Willis brings a haunting melody to Wuthering Heights, while Hans Zimmer’s epic themes for The Last Voyage are also strong contenders.

How to Vote, Predict, and Join the Conversation

While you can’t vote for the winners, you can still take part. Major sites like BBC, IMDb, and Rotten Tomatoes run pre‑show polls where fans pick their own winners. Sharing your picks on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #2025BAFTAs gets you into the mix of trending topics.

If you want to guess who will win, look at past BAFTA trends: British talent often gets a boost, and films that performed well at Cannes or the Venice Film Festival tend to do well here too. Keep an eye on press nights – the buzz from those events often predicts the final list.

After the ceremony, the real fun begins. Check out post‑show analysis on YouTube, read the breakout interviews on our site, and see how the wins might affect the Oscar race. A big BAFTA win usually translates into more Oscar buzz, so if you’re following the awards season, the BAFTAs are a key indicator.

Ready to settle in for the show? Grab your snacks, set up the BBC iPlayer, and keep our guide handy. Whether you’re cheering for a favorite actor or just love the glitz, the 2025 BAFTAs promise drama, talent, and a few surprises. Stay tuned, and enjoy the night!