The 32nd annual Actor Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA and streaming live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 1, 2026, delivered one of the most memorable nights of the awards season, blending heartfelt tributes with breakthrough wins and emotional acceptance speeches. Hosted for the third year in a row by Kristen Bell, the ceremony — formerly known as the SAG Awards — honored outstanding performances in film and television from the past year and reinforced its reputation as a key barometer for the upcoming Academy Awards.
The vampire thriller Sinners emerged as the top film winner of the evening, taking home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Michael B. Jordan also won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his work in the film, prompting exuberant applause from the audience and marking a moment likely to reverberate throughout awards season. Jessie Buckley continued her impressive run by winning Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Hamnet, dedicating her award to her castmates and moving costar Emily Watson to tears.
In supporting categories, veteran actress Amy Madigan, at age 75, provided one of the night’s most delightful moments when she humorously recreated her character’s “weapons run” from Weapons on her way to accept the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. Sean Penn took home the male supporting prize for his role in One Battle After Another, underscoring that the drama continued to resonate with voters in performance categories. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning won for Outstanding Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture, acknowledging the high-octane physical work that has become increasingly visible in awards broadcasts.
Television honors showcased a diverse range of storytelling. The Studio dominated in comedy categories, with the ensemble taking home Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and Seth Rogen winning for his individual work, while the late Catherine O’Hara posthumously received Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role on the show, prompting a lengthy standing ovation. In drama, The Pitt was named Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and Keri Russell won for her dramatic performance in The Diplomat. Other television acting winners included Noah Wyle for his role in The Pitt, along with honors in limited series and TV movies going to Michelle Williams and Owen Cooper.
Beyond the competitive awards, the night paid tribute to legends and careers that have shaped Hollywood. Harrison Ford received the prestigious SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, delivering a heartfelt and emotional speech that touched on his decades of work and the joys of collaboration with fellow actors.
This year’s nominees had been revealed in early January, with films like One Battle After Another, Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and Sinners leading the film categories, and television series including Abbott Elementary, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, The White Lotus and The Diplomat earning multiple nods. The breadth of talent reflected both seasoned performers and rising stars, highlighting the continuing strength and diversity of roles celebrated by SAG-AFTRA members.
Here’s the full list of winners:
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE
Sinners (Warner Bros)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Amy Madigan, Weapons
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A DRAMA SERIES
The Pitt (HBO Max)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES
Owen Cooper, Adolescence
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY SERIES
The Studio (Apple TV)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Catherine O’Hara, The Studio
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES
Michelle Williams, Dying For Sex
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Seth Rogen, The Studio
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
OUTSTANDING STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A TELEVISION SERIES
The Last of Us (HBO)
OUTSTANDING STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount)
SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Harrison Ford