Alia Bhatt joins Cillian Murphy and Kate Hudson as BAFTA 2026 presenter

Actor Alia Bhatt will be among the presenters at the upcoming 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. The ceremony is set to take place on February 22 in London. Her inclusion alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Glenn Close marks a significant moment for Indian representation at the ceremony.

The British Academy announced its list of presenters on February 17 on Instagram. The roster of presenters at this year’s BAFTA ceremony reflects a broad international presence. Global talents such as Aimee Lou Wood, Bryan Cranston, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Gillian Anderson, Olivia Cooke, and Patrick Dempsey will also take the stage.

According to the official announcement, BAFTA



nominees, including Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Miles Caton, Emily Watson, and Stellan Skarsgard, are also scheduled to present awards.

A further breakdown of the presenters, confirmed by BAFTA, highlights a mix of established stars and rising talents. The list includes Aaron Pierre, Alicia Vikander, Erin Doherty, Hannah Waddingham, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Noah Jupe, Reg-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Sadie Sink, Stormzy, and Warwick Davis.

Alia responded to the BAFTA announcement by sharing an Instagram story, which read, "100 points if you can spot me (sic)."