2026 Actor Awards Nominations Unveiled: Major Films and Television Shows Recognised

Introduction: A New Era for Acting Excellence

The entertainment industry turned its attention this week to the 2026 Actor Awards nominations, as SAG-AFTRA announced the nominees for its newly rebranded annual awards show. The Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, anoint new fall TV shows as Emmy contenders, making these nominations a crucial indicator of Oscar and Emmy prospects. The Actor Awards are voted on by a committee of 2,000 members, with the total voting body including 22,000 SAG-AFTRA members, the largest voting organization in Hollywood.

Film Nominations: One Battle After Another Dominates

One Battle After Another leads this year’s film nominations with seven nods, including one for best stunt ensemble. Sinners scored the second-most nominations of any film with five nods, followed by three-time nominees Frankenstein, Hamnet and Marty Supreme. On the acting front, Timothée Chalamet’s performance in Marty Supreme and Leonardo DiCaprio’s role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama One Battle After Another earned both stars leading actor nominations. However, notable surprises emerged, as Cynthia Erivo (Wicked: For Good) and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent) are among the biggest snubs.

Television Nominations: The Studio Leads the Pack

On the TV side, The Studio scored the most nominations with five nods, followed by Adolescence and The White Lotus with four apiece. Adam Brody earned a nomination in the lead male actor in a comedy series category for his role as a rabbi in the Netflix series Nobody Wants This, but Kristen Bell was snubbed. The nominations also highlighted certain patterns, with the 2026 nominees reflecting a lack of engagement with newer shows.

Conclusion: Setting the Stage for Awards Season

The 2026 Actor Awards are set to stream live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 1. Harrison Ford is set to receive this year’s life achievement award. These nominations serve as a critical bellwether for the upcoming Academy Awards and Emmy ceremonies, helping industry observers sharpen their predictions. For actors and productions seeking recognition, the Actor Awards nominations represent both validation and momentum as awards season intensifies, though the notable snubs remind us that recognition remains highly competitive and unpredictable.