2026 Actor Awards: Winners and Highlights from the Rebranded SAG Awards
The Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, held their rebranded ceremony on Sunday, March 1, 2026, as the Academy Awards approach in just two weeks. The evening celebrated outstanding achievements in both film and television, with several notable wins and a few high-profile absences.
Film Awards
Paul Thomas Anderson’s action epic One Battle After Another led the nominations with a record-breaking seven nods. The film ultimately took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, recognized for the ensemble perform of Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor. Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama Sinners followed closely with five nominations.
Key Winners in Film
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Frankenstein
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Ariana Grande, Wicked: For Good
- Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: One Battle After Another
Television Awards
On the television side, Apple’s comedy The Studio dominated with five nominations, including a win for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Comedy Series, recognizing the talents of Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, and the late Catherine O’Hara. Competition was fierce, with nominations also going to Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, and Only Murders in the Building.
Key Winners in Television
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Drama Series: The Diplomat
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Comedy Series: The Studio
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Keri Russell, The Diplomat
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Ike Barinholtz, The Studio
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Kathryn Hahn, The Studio
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series: Jason Bateman, Black Rabbit
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series: Claire Danes, The Beast in Me
- Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series: Stranger Things
Notable Absences
Leonardo DiCaprio was absent from the ceremony due to filming commitments for Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film, What Happens at Night, in Europe alongside Jennifer Lawrence. He was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for One Battle After Another. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Showbiz411, this absence casts some doubt on whether he will attend the Oscars in two weeks. Ariana Grande also did not attend, as she is preparing for The Eternal Sunshine Tour, despite being nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Wicked: For Good.
Looking Ahead
With the Actor Awards concluded, all eyes now turn to the Oscars. The awards season continues to unfold, and the winners from tonight’s ceremony are poised to be strong contenders for Academy Awards recognition.