The race for one of Hollywood's most coveted honours is officially on, as the full list of nominees for the 2026 Actors Awards has been unveiled. The ceremony, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, shines a spotlight exclusively on acting achievements in film and television.
Historic Haul for Front-Runner
Leading the charge this year is the epic drama "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The film has made history by securing a staggering seven nominations, a record for the awards. Its impressive haul includes the top prize for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture, as well as individual nods for DiCaprio (Male Actor in a Leading Role), Chase Infiniti (Female Actor in a Leading Role), and supporting actors Benicio Del Toro and Teyana Taylor.
It will face stiff competition in the cast category from other critically acclaimed films, including "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," and "Sinners." The latter, featuring Michael B. Jordan in a leading role, also performed strongly across multiple categories.
Star-Studded Film and Television Contenders
Beyond the front-runner, the film categories are packed with A-list talent. The Male Actor in a Leading Role race sees DiCaprio up against Timothée Chalamet for "Marty Supreme," Ethan Hawke for "Blue Moon," Michael B. Jordan for "Sinners," and Jesse Plemons for "Bugonia." In the female category, Chase Infiniti is nominated alongside Jessie Buckley ("Hamnet"), Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, and Emma Stone ("Bugonia").
On the television side, the drama ensemble category features heavyweights like "The White Lotus," "Severance," "The Diplomat," "Landman," and "The Pitt." Comedy favourites "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building," and "The Studio" will battle for the comedy ensemble honour. Limited series "Adolescence" and "The Beast in Me" also garnered significant attention in their respective categories.
Key Ceremony Details
The 32nd Annual Actors Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 1 March 2026, in Los Angeles. In a continuation of a recent trend, the event will be streamed live globally on Netflix, allowing audiences worldwide to watch the winners be announced in real-time. The nominations were announced on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
This year's list underscores the continued strength of ensemble-driven stories and the powerful performances within them, setting the stage for a highly competitive and glamorous ceremony come March.
