Actor Awards: Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Marty Supreme Emerge as Top Nominees in Competitive 2026 Field
The nominations for the 32nd annual Actor Awards were revealed today, spotlighting outstanding performances in film and television from the past year. Formerly known as the SAG Awards, the Actor Awards continue to be one of the most influential honors of awards season, with nominees selected by more than 160,000 voting members of SAG-AFTRA. This year’s nominations include historic showings for heavyweight films and celebrated television series, with the ceremony set to stream live on Netflix on March 1 from Los Angeles. Legendary star Harrison Ford will also be honored with the Life Achievement Award.
Film Categories: A Tight Race Among 2025’s Best
Film nominations showcase a competitive field of performances and ensemble work. Leading the pack is One Battle After Another, which earned a record number of nominations, including for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, and multiple individual acting nods. Other films with strong showings include Sinners, Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Marty Supreme, each recognized in major categories.
Top Film Nominees
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 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
Wunmi Mosaku — Sinners
Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
F1
Frankenstein
Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Television Categories: Strong Showing Across Series and Performers
Television nominations reflect the breadth of 2025’s standout series. Comedy ensembles from Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, and The Studio earned recognition, while drama ensembles from The Diplomat, Landman, The Pitt, Severance, and The White Lotus also secured nominations.
Top Television Nominees
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Only Murders in the Building
The Studio
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
The Diplomat
Landman
The Pitt
Severance
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
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
Jenna Ortega — Wednesday
Jean Smart — Hacks
Kristen Wiig — Palm Royale
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
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Britt Lower — Severance
Parker Posey — The White Lotus
Keri Russell — The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn — Pluribus
Aimee Lou Wood — The White Lotus
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
Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
Andor
Landman
The Last of Us
Squid Game
Stranger Things
What the Nominations Signal for Awards Season
This year’s nominations highlight the continued strength of ensemble storytelling and blockbuster cinema, with films like One Battle After Another and Sinners leading in overall nod counts, while acclaimed dramatic films such as Frankenstein and Hamnet also made strong showings. On television, a mix of returning favorites and breakout hits signal a vibrant year for performers across genres.
With voting now underway, final winners will be revealed during the live broadcast on March 1, marking another key milestone in the 2026 awards season and offering early momentum ahead of the Academy Awards later this month.
