Timothée Chalamet BAFTA loss was highlighted as his film Marty Supreme was defeated in all 11 categories it was nominated for at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), including the coveted Best Film award. The film’s complete shutout draws comparisons to the fates of Women in Love (1969) and Finding Neverland (2004), which also failed to win despite having 11 nominations each.
Best Actor Award Goes to Robert Aramayo Instead of Chalamet
Among the more surprising results was Timothée Chalamet losing the Best Actor award, despite being the frontrunner following earlier triumphs at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. This year, the honor was awarded to English actor Robert Aramayo for his role in I Swear, edging out Chalamet’s much-anticipated victory.
Josh Safdie Leads with Multiple Nominations, Shows BAFTAs’ British Bias
Marty Supreme’s director, Josh Safdie, earned the distinction of the most-nominated individual of the night with four nods, including director, co-producer, co-writer, and co-editor categories. The BAFTAs’ reputation for favoring British films is believed to have played a role in Chalamet’s and the film’s losses, which could indicate challenges ahead despite the film’s strong awards season presence.
Future Prospects Remain Positive with Upcoming Oscar Nominations
Despite the disappointing BAFTA outcomes, Marty Supreme remains in contention for major success later in the season, currently vying for nine Oscar awards. Timothée Chalamet retains opportunities for significant wins with pending Oscar and Actor Award nominations that could restore momentum for both the film and his career.
