Alan Cumming Named Host of 2026 BAFTA Film Awards

Scottish actor Alan Cumming has been named host of the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, set for February 22 at the Royal Festival Hall in London's Southbank Centre. The ceremony, which honors excellence in film across 25 categories, will air live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Cumming, 60, steps into the role following his debut as host of the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards in May. He succeeds fellow Scotsman David Tennant, who hosted the film awards in 2024 and 2025, continuing a recent tradition of selecting charismatic figures to blend prestige with accessibility. The event draws millions of viewers annually; last year's broadcast averaged three million on BBC One, with over 64 million video views on BAFTA's social platforms.

In a statement, Cumming expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity. "How exciting to be back in the BAFTA fold, this time hosting the EE BAFTA Film Awards, a night like no other when we celebrate and honour creativity and craftsmanship and also hopefully have a laugh and create some mischief as we do so," he said.

Emma Baehr, BAFTA's executive director of awards and content, praised Cumming's selection. "With his sharp wit, warmth and vibrant energy, we are beyond...