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EE BAFTA Film Awards: See the bronze mask trophy winners

2026-02-23 17:24 Last Updated At:18:35

LONDON (AP) — Stars convened Sunday for the British Academy Film Awards, a major awards season ceremony ahead of next month's Oscars.

Officially called the EE BAFTA Film Awards, the BAFTAs are chosen by thousands of members of the U.K. academy of industry professionals, with one — the Rising Star Award — selected by public vote from a shortlist of nominees.

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Kate Hudson poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Kate Hudson poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Lauren Frankfort Meltzer, from left, Matt Houghton, Georgie Wileman, and Harriette Wright pose with the award for British short film for 'This Is Endometriosis' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Lauren Frankfort Meltzer, from left, Matt Houghton, Georgie Wileman, and Harriette Wright pose with the award for British short film for 'This Is Endometriosis' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Shane Vieau, Tamara Deverell pose with the award for production design for 'Frankenstein'at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Shane Vieau, Tamara Deverell pose with the award for production design for 'Frankenstein'at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Wale Davies, from left, Akinola Davies Jr., and Ethan Hawke pose with the award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer for 'My Father's Shadow' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Wale Davies, from left, Akinola Davies Jr., and Ethan Hawke pose with the award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer for 'My Father's Shadow' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales arrive with Jane Millichip, CEO of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London Ken Olisa to the 79th British Academy Film Awards, at the Royal Festival Hall, in London, Sunday Feb. 22, 2026. (Jaimi Joy/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales arrive with Jane Millichip, CEO of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London Ken Olisa to the 79th British Academy Film Awards, at the Royal Festival Hall, in London, Sunday Feb. 22, 2026. (Jaimi Joy/Pool Photo via AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Emma Stone poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Andy Jurgensen, from left, Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Paul Thomas Anderson, Sara Murphy, Chase Infiniti, Benicio Del Toro, Cassandra Kulukundis, and Michael Bauman pose with the awards for best director, cinematography, and adapted screenplay for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Andy Jurgensen, from left, Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Paul Thomas Anderson, Sara Murphy, Chase Infiniti, Benicio Del Toro, Cassandra Kulukundis, and Michael Bauman pose with the awards for best director, cinematography, and adapted screenplay for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Wunmi Mosaku poses with the award for supporting actress for 'Sinners' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Wunmi Mosaku poses with the award for supporting actress for 'Sinners' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Paul Thomas Anderson poses with the awards for best director, cinematography, and adapted screenplay for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Paul Thomas Anderson poses with the awards for best director, cinematography, and adapted screenplay for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Pippa Harris, from left, Chloe Zhao, Jacobi Jupe, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Lynes, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach pose with the award for outstanding British film for 'Hamnet' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Pippa Harris, from left, Chloe Zhao, Jacobi Jupe, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Lynes, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach pose with the award for outstanding British film for 'Hamnet' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Ryan Coogler poses with the award for original screenplay for 'Sinners' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Ryan Coogler poses with the award for original screenplay for 'Sinners' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Jessie Buckley poses with the award for leading actress for 'Hamnet' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Jessie Buckley poses with the award for leading actress for 'Hamnet' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Robert Aramayo poses with the EE rising star award and the award for leading actor for 'I Swear' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Robert Aramayo poses with the EE rising star award and the award for leading actor for 'I Swear' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Lauren Frankfort Meltzer, from left, Matt Houghton, Georgie Wileman, and Harriette Wright pose with the award for British short film for 'This Is Endometriosis' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Lauren Frankfort Meltzer, from left, Matt Houghton, Georgie Wileman, and Harriette Wright pose with the award for British short film for 'This Is Endometriosis' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Lauren Evans poses with the award for casting for 'I Swear' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Lauren Evans poses with the award for casting for 'I Swear' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Ginnifer Goodwin, from left, Yvett Merino, Jared Bush, and Josh Dallas pose with the award for animated film for 'Zootopia 2'at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Ginnifer Goodwin, from left, Yvett Merino, Jared Bush, and Josh Dallas pose with the award for animated film for 'Zootopia 2'at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Michael Bauman poses with the award for cinematography for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Michael Bauman poses with the award for cinematography for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Alan McAlex, from left, Farhan Akhtar, Paddington Bear, Lakshmipriya Devi, and Ritesh Sidhwani pose with the award for children's & family film for 'Boong' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Alan McAlex, from left, Farhan Akhtar, Paddington Bear, Lakshmipriya Devi, and Ritesh Sidhwani pose with the award for children's & family film for 'Boong' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Rei Ami poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Rei Ami poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Kerry Washington poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Kerry Washington poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Jacobi Jupe, left and Noah Jupe pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Jacobi Jupe, left and Noah Jupe pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Sabine Getty poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Sabine Getty poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Dan Smith, from left, Kathryn Ferguson and Aidan Gillen pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Dan Smith, from left, Kathryn Ferguson and Aidan Gillen pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Chase Infiniti poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Chase Infiniti poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Toby Jones poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Toby Jones poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Monica Bellucci poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Monica Bellucci poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Alan Cumming poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Alan Cumming poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Gideon Adlon, left, and Odessa A'zion pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Gideon Adlon, left, and Odessa A'zion pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

The dress of Audrey Nuna as she poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

The dress of Audrey Nuna as she poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Ejae, from left Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Ejae, from left Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Winners took home a coveted bronze mask trophy.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Kate Hudson poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Kate Hudson poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Lauren Frankfort Meltzer, from left, Matt Houghton, Georgie Wileman, and Harriette Wright pose with the award for British short film for 'This Is Endometriosis' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Lauren Frankfort Meltzer, from left, Matt Houghton, Georgie Wileman, and Harriette Wright pose with the award for British short film for 'This Is Endometriosis' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Shane Vieau, Tamara Deverell pose with the award for production design for 'Frankenstein'at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Shane Vieau, Tamara Deverell pose with the award for production design for 'Frankenstein'at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Wale Davies, from left, Akinola Davies Jr., and Ethan Hawke pose with the award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer for 'My Father's Shadow' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Wale Davies, from left, Akinola Davies Jr., and Ethan Hawke pose with the award for outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer for 'My Father's Shadow' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales arrive with Jane Millichip, CEO of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London Ken Olisa to the 79th British Academy Film Awards, at the Royal Festival Hall, in London, Sunday Feb. 22, 2026. (Jaimi Joy/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales arrive with Jane Millichip, CEO of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London Ken Olisa to the 79th British Academy Film Awards, at the Royal Festival Hall, in London, Sunday Feb. 22, 2026. (Jaimi Joy/Pool Photo via AP)

Emma Stone poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Emma Stone poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Andy Jurgensen, from left, Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Paul Thomas Anderson, Sara Murphy, Chase Infiniti, Benicio Del Toro, Cassandra Kulukundis, and Michael Bauman pose with the awards for best director, cinematography, and adapted screenplay for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Andy Jurgensen, from left, Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Paul Thomas Anderson, Sara Murphy, Chase Infiniti, Benicio Del Toro, Cassandra Kulukundis, and Michael Bauman pose with the awards for best director, cinematography, and adapted screenplay for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Wunmi Mosaku poses with the award for supporting actress for 'Sinners' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Wunmi Mosaku poses with the award for supporting actress for 'Sinners' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Paul Thomas Anderson poses with the awards for best director, cinematography, and adapted screenplay for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Paul Thomas Anderson poses with the awards for best director, cinematography, and adapted screenplay for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Pippa Harris, from left, Chloe Zhao, Jacobi Jupe, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Lynes, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach pose with the award for outstanding British film for 'Hamnet' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Pippa Harris, from left, Chloe Zhao, Jacobi Jupe, Jessie Buckley, Olivia Lynes, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach pose with the award for outstanding British film for 'Hamnet' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Ryan Coogler poses with the award for original screenplay for 'Sinners' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Ryan Coogler poses with the award for original screenplay for 'Sinners' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Jessie Buckley poses with the award for leading actress for 'Hamnet' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Jessie Buckley poses with the award for leading actress for 'Hamnet' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Robert Aramayo poses with the EE rising star award and the award for leading actor for 'I Swear' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Robert Aramayo poses with the EE rising star award and the award for leading actor for 'I Swear' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Lauren Frankfort Meltzer, from left, Matt Houghton, Georgie Wileman, and Harriette Wright pose with the award for British short film for 'This Is Endometriosis' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Lauren Frankfort Meltzer, from left, Matt Houghton, Georgie Wileman, and Harriette Wright pose with the award for British short film for 'This Is Endometriosis' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Lauren Evans poses with the award for casting for 'I Swear' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Lauren Evans poses with the award for casting for 'I Swear' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Ginnifer Goodwin, from left, Yvett Merino, Jared Bush, and Josh Dallas pose with the award for animated film for 'Zootopia 2'at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Ginnifer Goodwin, from left, Yvett Merino, Jared Bush, and Josh Dallas pose with the award for animated film for 'Zootopia 2'at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Michael Bauman poses with the award for cinematography for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Michael Bauman poses with the award for cinematography for 'One Battle After Another' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Alan McAlex, from left, Farhan Akhtar, Paddington Bear, Lakshmipriya Devi, and Ritesh Sidhwani pose with the award for children's & family film for 'Boong' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Alan McAlex, from left, Farhan Akhtar, Paddington Bear, Lakshmipriya Devi, and Ritesh Sidhwani pose with the award for children's & family film for 'Boong' at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Rei Ami poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Rei Ami poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Kerry Washington poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Kerry Washington poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Jacobi Jupe, left and Noah Jupe pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Jacobi Jupe, left and Noah Jupe pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Sabine Getty poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Sabine Getty poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Dan Smith, from left, Kathryn Ferguson and Aidan Gillen pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Dan Smith, from left, Kathryn Ferguson and Aidan Gillen pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Chase Infiniti poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Chase Infiniti poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Toby Jones poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Toby Jones poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Monica Bellucci poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Monica Bellucci poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Alan Cumming poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Alan Cumming poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Gideon Adlon, left, and Odessa A'zion pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Gideon Adlon, left, and Odessa A'zion pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

The dress of Audrey Nuna as she poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

The dress of Audrey Nuna as she poses for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Ejae, from left Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Ejae, from left Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami pose for photographers upon arrival at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Brad Keselowski felt the utmost confidence entering Talladega Superspeedway this weekend — even while knowing his car doesn’t have the speed to keep up with the Cup Series leaders.

Keselowski has six wins at the 2.66-mile tri-oval, tying him with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Gordon for second in NASCAR history. Only Dale Earnhardt Sr., who won a record 10 times at the Alabama track, has more victories there.

Keselowski will try to move into sole possession of second place Sunday in the first of two ‘Dega races this season. It’s far from a sure thing, especially given Toyota’s dominance through the first nine races.

“Just need a little bit of luck," he said. “I had two great races at Talladega in ’24 and two just OK or bad races in ’25. I guess that means I’m probably on the other side of the cycle. So I’m hopeful to make it count and hope we’re on the positive side of that cycle.”

Keselowski was the runner-up in both events in 2024. He wrecked out of the April race a year ago and then notched a 10th-place finish in October. His last win at NASCAR's longest track came in 2021.

“Racers tend to count their losses more than they count their wins,” Keselowski said. “I don’t know why that is, probably because you have more losses than you have wins. But I feel like there’s probably a few races at Talladega that I should have won and I didn’t. And then there’s probably a few I shouldn’t have won that I did.

“So maybe it all kind of works out in the wash.”

Cup Series points leader Tyler Reddick, who drives for 23XI Racing and NBA great Michael Jordan, has five wins through the first two months. Toyota has claimed seven of the nine events, with Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs picking up two for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Reddick’s pace has been matched four times previously in NASCAR’s top series and not since Earnhardt Sr. started off the 1987 season that way. The Intimidator went on to win six more times while claiming the third of his seven championships, and there’s little to make it seem that Reddick can’t do the same thing.

“None of the Fords have any chance of beating the Toyotas right now until they get a new car or rules concessions,” Keselowski said. “The only opportunity we have to beat them is in areas where aerodynamics aren’t as important on the car.”

That could be Talladega, where pack racing in a draft negates aerodynamic advantages. Keselowski pointed to superspeedways and short tracks as the best shot at upsetting anyone in a Toyota.

Then again, Reddick won the season-opening Daytona 500 and the following week at Atlanta.

“The other tracks, they just have so much more speed,” said Keselowski, who is ranked 10th in points through nine events. “Even when they don’t execute very well and we execute at a high degree, the speed differential makes up for it.”

NASCAR canceled qualifying for the Jack Links 500 because of rain. The sanctioning body pulled the plug early Saturday after overnight rain continued into the early morning hours.

The weather is expected to improve throughout the day, but scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast.

Reddick will start from the pole based on NASCAR’s qualifying metrics. Kyle Larson will start second, followed by Denny Hamlin, Bubba Wallace and Chase Briscoe. Keselowski will start sixth.

Casey Mears was the lone driver to not qualify.

Despite Toyota’s dominance, oddsmakers installed Ford drivers Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano as the prerace favorites. Blaney is plus-1000 to win, following by Logano (plus-1200) and William Byron (plus-1400).

Reddick is the next choice at plus-1500. Keselowski is plus-1600.

AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

Denny Hamlin (11) and Tyler Reddick (45) head down the front straightaway during the third stage of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Denny Hamlin (11) and Tyler Reddick (45) head down the front straightaway during the third stage of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, April 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

FILE - William Byron (24) and Kyle Larson (5) lead the pack during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Oct. 19, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

FILE - William Byron (24) and Kyle Larson (5) lead the pack during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Oct. 19, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

FILE - Brad Keselowski prepares to run during NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Daytona, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

FILE - Brad Keselowski prepares to run during NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Daytona, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

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