2026 SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards: Nominees Are Out!

by Explore Disney+ Contributor

January 6, 2026 | Revised: January 8, 2026

Everything you need to know about the 2026 awards, including the full list of Disney’s nominated actors that you can catch streaming on Disney+ and Hulu

The 2026 Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, spotlight the film and TV performances that actors themselves rate most highly. Chosen by SAG-AFTRA members, the awards recognize lead and supporting performances, ensembles, and stunt teams. Here’s everything you need to know so you can follow the 2026 Actor Awards, including this year’s Disney+ and Hulu* nominees.

Disney+ & Hulu 2026 Actor Award Nominees

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 Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown - Paradise

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

Martin Short - Only Murders in the Building

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series

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All About The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented By SAG-AFTRA

When are the 2026 Actor Awards and what time do they start?

Tune in on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

Where will the 2026 Actor Awards be held?

The 2026 venue has not yet been announced, but recent ceremonies have been held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.

When will the 2026 Actor Awards nominations be announced?

SAG-AFTRA announced the nominees on January 7, 2026.

How can you watch the 2026 Actor Awards?

The 2026 ceremony streams on Netflix.

Everything Else You Need To Know About The Actor Awards

Are the Actor Awards the same as the SAG Awards?

Yes, the Actor Awards were previously known as the SAG Awards from 1995 to 2025.

What does SAG-AFTRA stand for?

The acronym stands for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, a labor union representing around 170,000 media professionals.

What are the Actor Awards?

Annual honors presented by SAG-AFTRA that recognize outstanding performances in film and television, including individual acting and ensemble casts.

Who votes for the Actor Award winners?

Nominees are first picked by randomly selected SAG-AFTRA nominating panels, with winners voted for by eligible SAG-AFTRA members. The Life Achievement Award is selected by SAG-AFTRA’s National Honors and Tributes Committee.

How does someone become a member of SAG-AFTRA to be able to vote on the Actor Awards?

Any performer that has been employed under SAG-AFTRA, SAG, or AFTRA or is a member of an affiliated performer’s union is eligible for SAG-AFTRA membership. All active members as of December 2025 will be eligible to vote for the 2026 Actor Awards.

When did the Actor Awards start?

The awards began in 1995, with the inaugural ceremony held on February 25, 1995.

How many Actor Award categories are there?

There are currently 15 competitive categories: five for film, eight for television, and two for stunt ensembles, plus the non-competitive SAG Life Achievement Award.