| 1. 1917 (Universal) – BAFTA |
| 2. Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox) – BAFTA, CAS |
| 3. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Sony/Columbia) – CAS |
| 4. Rocketman (Paramount) – BAFTA, CAS |
| 5. Joker (Warner Bros) – BAFTA, CAS |
NEXT UP (alphabetical by film)
| Ad Astra (20th Century Fox) |
| Avengers: Endgame (Disney) |
| The Irishman (Netflix) – CAS |
| Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight) |
| Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Disney) – BAFTA |
OTHER CONTENDERS (alphabetical by film)
| The Aeronauts (Amazon) |
| Alita: Battle Angel (20th Century Fox) |
| Judy (Roadside Attractions) |
| Midway (Lionsgate) |
| Us (Universal) |
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