The Australian awards season is buzzing as the 32nd Annual Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, take centre stage this Sunday night. This prestigious ceremony, voted on by members of SAG-AFTRA, is widely regarded as a significant indicator of industry sentiment, with peers themselves deciding who truly shone on screen over the past year.
Broadcast live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, the event promises an evening of glitz, glamour, and much-anticipated accolades. Kristen Bell returns to host, expected to bring her signature wit and charm to an increasingly competitive awards landscape.
Film Frontrunners
In the film categories, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is a dominant force, boasting a record-breaking seven nominations. These nominations span the coveted ensemble cast award as well as individual acting nods for Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor. Hot on its heels is Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” setting the stage for a thrilling showdown in the ensemble category against formidable contenders like “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” and “Marty Supreme.”
Television Triumphs
On the television front, Apple’s “The Studio” is leading the charge in the comedy field. Meanwhile, dramas such as “The Pitt” and “Severance” are vying for critical momentum and industry recognition. The star-studded red carpet has already set a glamorous tone, and anticipation is building for tonight’s major wins.
The Nominees and Winners
Here’s a comprehensive look at the nominees and the big winners from the 2026 Actor Awards:
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Leading Role
- Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
- Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
- Jesse Plemons, Bugonia
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role
- Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
- Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
- Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another
- Emma Stone, Bugonia
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Supporting Role
- Miles Caton, Sinners
- Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
- Paul Mescal, Hamnet
- Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Supporting Role
- Odessa A’Zion, Marty Supreme
- Ariana Grande, Wicked: For Good
- Amy Madigan, Weapons (WINNER)
- Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
- Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
Outstanding Performance By A Cast In A Motion Picture
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Television Movie Or Limited Series
- Jason Bateman, Black Rabbit
- Owen Cooper, Adolescence
- Stephen Graham, Adolescence
- Charlie Hunnam, Monster: The Ed Gein Story
- Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Television Movie Or Limited Series
- Claire Danes, The Beast in Me
- Erin Doherty, Adolescence
- Sarah Snook, All Her Fault
- Christine Tremarco, Adolescence
- Michelle Williams, Dying For Sex (WINNER)
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Drama Series
- Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
- Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
- Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
- Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
- Noah Wyle, The Pitt (WINNER)
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Drama Series
- Britt Lower, Severance
- Parker Posey, The White Lotus
- Keri Russell, The Diplomat (WINNER)
- Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus
- Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Comedy Series
- Ike Barinholtz, The Studio
- Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
- Ted Danson, A Man on the Inside
- Seth Rogen, The Studio (WINNER)
- Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Comedy Series
- Kathryn Hahn, The Studio
- Catherine O’Hara, The Studio (WINNER)
- Jenna Ortega, Wednesday
- Jean Smart, Hacks
- Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale
Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Drama Series
- The Diplomat
- Landman
- The Pitt
- Severance
- The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance By An Ensemble In A Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Hacks
- Only Murders in the Building
- The Studio (WINNER)
