The Actor Awards 2026 (formerly known as the SAG Awards) celebrated the best performances in film and television on March 1, 2026, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, streaming live on Netflix. 

This year’s ceremony honored actors for work released throughout 2025, with wins across both dramatic and comedic categories and film and television productions. 

Life Achievement Award

Harrison Ford received the prestigious Life Achievement Award, celebrating his long and influential career in film. 

Film Winners

🏆 Leading Acting Awards

Best Male Actor in a Leading Role

Michael B. Jordan – Sinners 

Best Female Actor in a Leading Role

Jessie Buckley – Hamnet 

🎭 Supporting and Ensemble

Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Sean Penn – One Battle After Another 

Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Amy Madigan – Weapons 

Best Cast in a Motion Picture (Ensemble)

Sinners 

Best Stunt Ensemble (Film)

Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning 

Television Winners

Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series

The Studio 

Best Ensemble in a Drama Series

The Pitt 

Best Male Actor in a Comedy Series

Seth Rogen – The Studio 

Best Female Actor in a Comedy Series

Catherine O’Hara – The Studio 

Best Male Actor in a Drama Series

Noah Wyle – The Pitt 

Best Female Actor in a Drama Series

Keri Russell – The Diplomat 

Limited Series & Stunts

Best Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series

Owen Cooper – Adolescence 

Best Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series

Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex 

Best Stunt Ensemble (TV Series)

The Last of Us 

What Made the 2026 Actor Awards Special

The 2026 ceremony marked the first year under the new name “Actor Awards,” highlighting the core focus on performance and storytelling by actors for actors. 

Biggest winners included Sinners in film categories and The Studio in television comedy — both recognized with ensemble honors and multiple individual wins. 

The night reinforced the role these awards play in shaping the conversation heading into the Oscars and other major film festivals later in the season. 

Final Thoughts

The Actor Awards 2026 celebrated some of the most memorable performances of the year — from Michael B. Jordan’s lead win in Sinners to ensemble honors for both film and television favorites. With passion, diversity, and industry respect at the forefront, this year’s ceremony once again demonstrated why peer recognition matters so much.