The 79th BAFTA Film Awards in London delivered glamour, surprises, and major Oscar momentum shifts — all in one dramatic night.

Prince William and Catherine Princess of Wales made a high-profile appearance at the ceremony inside Royal Festival Hall.

William, BAFTA president since 2010, wore a burgundy velvet jacket, while Catherine stunned in a pink Gucci gown.

Their appearance signaled stability after a challenging year, including Catherine’s cancer recovery and family controversies.

One Battle After Another was the night’s dominant winner, taking six BAFTAs, including Best Film, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor for Sean Penn, Cinematography, and Editing.

Ryan Coogler made history by winning Original Screenplay for Sinners, becoming the first Black winner in that BAFTA category.

Sinners also won Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku) and Original Score, boosting its Oscar momentum.

Some major upsets included Timothée Chalamet losing Leading Actor to Robert Aramayo for his role in I Swear.

Meanwhile, Marty Supreme went 0 for 11, tying a record for most losses in a single night.

Prince William presented the BAFTA Fellowship to Donna Langley, recognizing her leadership and advocacy for British talent.

• One Battle After Another is the clear Best Picture frontrunner.

• Ryan Coogler has strong Original Screenplay momentum.

• Supporting categories remain unpredictable.

As the Oscars approach, the race is shaping up to be thrilling and unpredictable, setting the stage for surprises on March 15.