The 2026 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were officially disclosed on January 7, 2026, for the 32nd annual ceremony now referred to as The Actor Awards, though it is still often called the SAG Awards celebrating the top acting performances in film and television from 2025.
The nominations present honors from fellow actors, with winners determined by members of SAG-AFTRA, the largest performers’ union in Hollywood. The awards ceremony is set to occur on March 1, 2026, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Film Nominations Highlights
This year’s film nominations are led by One Battle After Another, which has received seven nominations, including one for best stunt ensemble. Sinners follows closely with five nominations, also featuring a nod for stunt ensemble, while Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Marty Supreme each received three nominations.
Among these three films, only Frankenstein has secured a nomination for stunts. All five films, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, and Sinners are contenders for the SAG Awards’ prestigious best cast award. Read below to get the full nominations list.
Remarkable Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
- Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
- Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
- Jesse Plemons – Bugonia
Remarkable Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
- Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
- Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
- Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another
- Emma Stone – Bugonia
Remarkable Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
- Sterling K. Brown – Paradise
- Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
- Walton Goggins – The White Lotus
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
- Noah Wyle – The Pitt
Remarkable Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
- Britt Lower – Severance
- Parker Posey, Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus
- Keri Russell – The Diplomat
- Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
Rogen (The Studio), Kathryn Hahn and Catherine O’Hara (The Studio), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), Jean Smart (Hacks), along with ensemble nominations for Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, and The Studio.
The categories for limited series and TV movies showcase remarkable performances, including Claire Danes (The Beast in Me), Erin Doherty and Christine Tremarco (Adolescence), Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex), Jason Bateman (Black Rabbit), as well as Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper (Adolescence).
Special Awards and honors
- Harrison Ford is to be presented with the 2026 SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, recognising his significant and celebrated career.
- The nominations reflect both established stars and new talents, and they frequently act as crucial indicators for the Oscars, as many SAG nominees tend to receive Academy Award nominations.
- This year’s nominations have led to discussions due to several notable omissions, including a smaller number of international film performances than anticipated, which has triggered debate among both fans and critics.
FAQ’s On SAG Awards 2026
At what time were the nominations for the SAG Awards in 2026 disclosed?
The announcements were made on January 7, 2026, by SAG-AFTRA representatives.
What is the new designation for the SAG Awards?
As of 2026, the awards are officially referred to as The Actor Awards, although many still use the term SAG Awards.
When and where is the awards ceremony scheduled to take place?
The SAG Annual Ceremony is planned to be organized on March 1, 2026, at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, and OTT rights are with Netflix for live streaming.
Which film achieved the most nominations?
One Battle After Another led the nominations with a record-setting seven nominations.
