The Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci-led film, based on the novel by Robert Harris, leads the way with 12 BAFTA nominations — ahead of Emilia Perez ‘s 11 and The Brutalist ‘s nine, as unveiled by actors Will Sharpe and Mia McKenna-Bruce from the British Academy’s headquarters in London mid-day on Wednesday.

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

The British Academy's shortlists, which will be announced at midday, are likely to be a strong Oscars indicator.

Conclave, starring British actor Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal overseeing the election of a new pope, leads the Bafta film awards nominations with 12 nods. The film’s star Fiennes is nominated in the leading actor category,

BAFTA final nomination predictions include "Conclave," "The Brutalist," "Emilia Pérez," "Anora," "Wicked" and "Dune: Part Two."

Ralph Fiennes’s papal thriller leads the pack at this year’s awards, with 12 nominations. But could Netflix’s trans musical steal the votes?

Elsewhere, three Industry stars, including Marisa Abela, are among the British actors nominated for the Bafta 2025 Rising Star award. Abela’s nod comes after playing Amy Winehouse in Back to Black while her former co-star, David Jonsson, has also been recognised following a role in blockbuster Alien: Romulus.

Papal thriller “Conclave” led nominations for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards on Wednesday, securing 12 nods. Spanish-language musical crime and comedy movie “Emilia Perez” followed with 11 nominations for Britain’s top movie honours,