The Actor Awards are set to make a splash in 2026, previously known as the SAG Awards, the ceremony has been renamed to celebrate the newly designed “Actor” statuette awarded to all winners. The event, which will be streamed live on Netflix, is scheduled for March 1. The inaugural nominees were revealed by Janelle James from Abbott Elementary and Connor Storrie from Heated Rivalry, generating a buzz among fans and industry insiders alike.
A highlight of the nominations is the film category for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, where titles like “Sinners,” “Frankenstein,” and “Marty Supreme” are competing for recognition. Notably, Michael B. Jordan earned a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his role in “Sinners,” alongside Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio.
The female nominations feature Jessie Buckley for “Hamnet” and Emma Stone for “Bugonia,” while the supporting actor categories showcase performances from both Miles Canton and Wunmi Mosaku in “Sinners.”
On the television front, several standout series are spotlighted, including “The White Lotus” and “Severance,” with exceptional talent from the small screen nominated as well. Sterling K. Brown and Aimee Lou Wood are among the nominees competing for acting honors in drama, while Kathryn Hahn and Jenna Ortega represent the comedy series.
Harrison Ford is set to be honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, celebrating his impactful career in the film industry. This year’s Actor Awards aim not just to recognize individual talent, but to shine a light on the collaborative spirit of filmmaking and television, emphasizing the importance of ensemble performances.
As anticipation builds for this first-time event, fans and industry professionals are eager to see which talents will take home the coveted Actor statuette, highlighting a promising year for film and television entertainment.