Actor Awards 2026 Winners: Shocking Upsets, Secret Triumphs, and a Posthumous Surprise!

The 2026 Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, celebrated the best in film and television performances. Held just two weeks before the Oscars, the ceremony offered key insights into which stars and projects have momentum heading into Hollywood’s biggest night.

Film Winners

The vampire horror Sinners emerged as the night’s biggest winner, taking home Best Ensemble Cast and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Jessie Buckley continued her awards-season streak with Best Actress for Hamnet.

• Best Ensemble Cast (Film): Sinners
• Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)
• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
• Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)
• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan (Weapons)
• Best Stunt Ensemble (Film): Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Television Winners

On the TV side, Apple TV’s The Studio dominated comedy categories, while The Pitt won big in drama. Catherine O’Hara received a posthumous award for her role in The Studio, adding an emotional note to the evening.

• Best Drama Ensemble: The Pitt
• Best Comedy Ensemble: The Studio
• Best Actor – Drama: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
• Best Actress – Drama: Keri Russell (The Diplomat)
• Best Actor – Comedy: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
• Best Actress – Comedy: Catherine O’Hara (The Studio)
• Best Actor – Limited Series: Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
• Best Actress – Limited Series: Michelle Williams (Dying For Sex)
• Best Stunt Ensemble (TV): The Last of Us

Key Highlights

• Michael B. Jordan’s win over Timothée Chalamet shook up the Oscars race.
• Jessie Buckley reinforced her frontrunner status with another victory.
• Amy Madigan’s supporting actress win added unpredictability to the category.
• Catherine O’Hara’s posthumous recognition underscored her lasting impact on television.

With Sinners leading the charge and The Studio dominating TV, the Actor Awards set the stage for an exciting Oscars night on March 15.