Actor Awards 2026 Preview: Top Film and TV Nominees Set Stage for Oscars Showdown

The Actor Awards — the ceremony formerly known as the SAG Awards — are set to take center stage as one of the final major stops before the Academy Awards on March 15.

Voted on by members of the Screen Actors Guild, the show honors standout performances in film and television and often serves as a key predictor of Oscar momentum.

This year, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the motion picture field with seven nominations. Close behind is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which earned multiple acting nods along with recognition for its ensemble and stunt work.

In television, Apple TV’s The Studio tops the nominations with five, highlighting its strong awards-season presence. Other major contenders include The White Lotus and Adolescence, each earning multiple nominations across performance categories.

The ceremony will also recognize Harrison Ford with a lifetime achievement award, celebrating his decades-long impact on film and television. Kristen Bell is hosting the event, which will stream live on Netflix.

Nominees across film categories include major stars such as Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Emma Stone and Jessie Buckley. On the television side, performers like Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Jean Smart and Seth Rogen are among those competing for top honors.

With major ensemble awards, acting categories and stunt recognition on the line, the Actor Awards continue to play a crucial role in shaping the final stretch of Hollywood’s awards season.

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