Todd Phillips’ controversial superhero origin story Joker was given a huge nod of approval by Bafta as it led this year’s pack with 11 nominations, including best director, best film and a best actor nod for Joaquin Phoenix.
Mendes’ film secured nine Bafta nominations, just behind The Irishman and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, which both received 10, including a best director and best film nomination for both.
Marriage Story director Noah Baumbach didn’t get a nod in either best film or best director, while Robert De Niro missed out in the best actor category.
The Bafta film awards will take place on 2 February at the Royal Albert Hall in London.