The Actor Awards Unveils 2026 Nominations

The Actor Awards, the rebranded Screen Actors Guild Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA, unveiled its nominations for outstanding film and television performances on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, during a livestream hosted by Abbott Elementary star Janelle James and Heated Rivalry actor Connor Storrie. The announcement, which aired at 1 p.m. ET on Netflix's YouTube channel, recognized achievements from works released between January 1 and December 31, 2025, across 15 categories, including six for motion pictures and nine for television.

This marks the first year for the event under its new name, The Actor Awards, though it remains the 32nd annual ceremony honoring actors' contributions. The full list of nominees spans ensembles, leading and supporting roles for male and female performers, and stunt ensembles in both film and television. Films such as One Battle After Another and Sinners emerged as frontrunners in several categories, building on their recent successes at events like the National Society of Film Critics Awards and Critics Choice Awards. On the television side, programs including The Pitt, The Studio, and series like Andor and The Last of Us received multiple nods,...