Alan Cumming scores second BAFTA hosting gig for 2026 ceremony

Alan Cumming will host the upcoming ceremony of the British Academy Film Awards, commonly known as BAFTA, on February 22, 2026.

The Scottish actor will take over hosting duties from David Tennant, his fellow Scot, who had hosted the awards in 2024 and 2025.

While Cumming will be taking the stage at a BAFTA event for the second time, having previously hosted the BAFTA TV Awards back in May.

“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 in a newly released statement.

According to Variety, the last BAFTA broadcast had grossed “an average of 3 million viewers alongside more than 64 million video views across BAFTA’s social platforms.”

Emma Baehr, BAFTA’s executive director of awards and content, shared, “With his sharp wit, warmth and vibrant energy, we are beyond excited that Alan Cumming will be hosting this year’s EE BAFTA Film Awards.”

“As we honour the outstanding talent in film that brings stories to life on screen, we know that Alan will give us an unforgettable night full of laughter, magic and plenty of surprises, and maybe some extraordinary outfits!” she added.

The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards opened its first round of voting on December 5, while the final nominations are set to be announced on January 27.