| 1. A Star Is Born (BAFTA, CAS) |
| 2. First Man (BAFTA, CAS) |
| 3. Bohemian Rhapsody (BAFTA, CAS) |
| 4. ROMA |
| 5. A Quiet Place (BAFTA, CAS) |
| 6. Black Panther (CAS) |
7. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (CAS) |
| 8. Mary Poppins Returns |
| 9. Ready Player One |
| 10. Incredibles 2 (CAS) |
| OTHER CONTENDERS |
| 12 Strong |
| Aquaman |
| Avengers: Infinity War |
| Bumblebee |
| Mission Impossible: Fallout (BAFTA) |
| Sicario 2: Soldado |
| Solo: A Star Wars Story |
BAFTA - British Film Academy Awards |
| CAS - Cinema Audio Society |
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