The winners of the 2026 Actor Awards were announced on Sunday night in Los Angeles. The ceremony honoured the most acclaimed performances in film and television of the past year. The event, previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, took place at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall and streamed live on Netflix. Kristen Bell hosted the show, which brought together actors, creators and key figures from the industry.
Sinners leads the film awards
The supernatural drama Sinners emerged as the night’s top film. It won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. The film also earned Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. Michael B. Jordan took the prize for his dual role as twin brothers. His win became one of the evening’s most talked-about moments.
In the female lead category, Jessie Buckley won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Hamnet. The performance strengthened her successful awards-season run and drew praise for its emotional depth.
Sean Penn won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for One Battle After Another. Amy Madigan received the supporting actress award for Weapons.
Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning claimed Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture, highlighting its complex and high-risk action work.
Television honours and ensemble awards
Television categories also delivered major wins. The Pitt won Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. The Studio took the ensemble award in comedy.
In individual drama categories, Keri Russell won for The Diplomat, while Noah Wyle earned the male drama award for The Pitt.
In comedy, Seth Rogen won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series. Catherine O’Hara received a posthumous win for The Studio, with Rogen accepting the award on her behalf.
Limited series and television movie awards went to Owen Cooper for Adolescence, and Michelle Williams for Dying for Sex.
The Last of Us won Outstanding Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series.
Lifetime honour and awards-season momentum
The ceremony also recognised long-standing careers. Harrison Ford received the Life Achievement Award for his decades of influence in film.
The 2026 Actor Awards showcased the strength of the year’s performances across film and television. The results also set the tone for the rest of the awards season, with many winners now expected to play a major role at the Oscars in March.
