The Latest Breaking News from BBFC

BBFC uses AI for streaming content and has record-breaking cinema run – report

The organisation was responsible for classifying the entire HBO Max catalogue ahead of its UK launch.

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Amanda Knox documentary banned from being shown at London cinema

Ticket holders for the screenings at Greenwich Picturehouse have been told the film cannot be screened as it does not have a BBFC classification

Evening Standard · Apr 22

The Pitt and Game of Thrones spinoff given age ratings as BBFC deploys new AI tool

Regulator says tool, which creates reports for humans to review, has helped classify entire UK catalogue of HBO Max

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

What is the UK’s favourite Christmas film?

Home Alone topped the BBFC poll, while British romantic comedy Love Actually was in second place.

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025

The impact TV and films are having on the mental health of young people

New calls for age ratings and additional guidance have been made in light of the survey

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Why classic musical was the most complained about film last year

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The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Star Wars movie reclassified due to this classic scene

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The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Why is 'Mary Poppins' Britain’s most complained about film of 2024?

Supercalifragilisticexpialido-WHAT?? How did the 1964 classic 'Mary Poppins' become the most complained about film of 2024 in the UK?

Euronews · Jul 28, 2025

Star Wars film reclassified over lightsaber fight scene

The BBFC cited the 1999 film’s starship dogfights, use of laser weapons, and a battle sequence for the change

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Lightsaber fight sees Star Wars film reclassified due to ‘moderate violence’

The reclassification was revealed in the BBFC’s 2024 annual report.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025