The award ceremony will take place two weeks before the 2025 edition of the Oscars. Like this year, BAFTA s date will clash with the Berlin Film Festival, which is scheduled to run from February 13 to 23.
Starting in 2025, BAFTA s best film nominees must now secure a broader theatrical release, ensuring a minimum of 50 screens or 350 screenings across the U.K., aligning with release patterns and aiming to extend cinematic access beyond London. This decision, aligning with recent Oscars guidelines, seeks to address concerns about limited screenings and is poised to redefine the landscape of British film recognition.