The Screen Actors Guild has spoken and Hollywood is listening. The nominations for the 32nd Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, now officially called the Actor Awards 2026, are out. And, this year’s list is packed with big names, surprise hits, record-breaking moments.
Leading the charge is Leonardo DiCaprio’s action epic ‘One Battle After Another’, which has made history in a way no other film has before.
Below is a breakdown of everything that happened, who dominated, and what it all means for films and television this awards season.
‘One Battle After Another’ makes SAG history
There is no doubt about the biggest headline of the day.
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, ‘One Battle After Another’ emerged as the most-nominated film of the year earning stunning seven nominations. This is the highest number of nominations any film has ever received in the history of the SAG Awards.
This achievement puts the film in a league of its own.
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Leonardo DiCaprio and a powerful cast get recognised
The film did not just get nominated as a whole. Its cast members were individually celebrated in a major way.
‘One Battle After Another’ received five individual acting nominations, going to:
– Leonardo DiCaprio
– Chase Infiniti
– Benicio Del Toro
– Sean Penn
– Teyana Taylor
In addition to these acting nods, the film also earned nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and Outstanding Stunt Ensemble.
Best Actor race: Tough battle for Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio’s nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role puts him in one of the most competitive categories of the year.
He will be competing against:
– Timothee Chalamet for ‘Marty Supreme’
– Ethan Hawke for ‘Blue Moon’
– Michael B. Jordan for ‘Sinners’
– Jesse Plemons for ‘Bugonia’
Leading actress category is just as competitive
The Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role category is equally packed with strong performances from across genres.
The nominees are:
– Jessie Buckley for ‘Hamnet’
– Rose Byrne for ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’
– Kate Hudson for ‘Song Sung Blue’
– Chase Infiniti for ‘One Battle After Another’
– Emma Stone for ‘Bugonia’
Other films that dominated the nominations
While ‘One Battle After Another’ clearly led the pack, several other films also made a strong impression with multiple nominations.
These include:
– Sinners
– Frankenstein
– Hamnet
– Marty Supreme
Among them, Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Sinners’ stood out as the second-most nominated film, earning five nominations. The film was also one of the biggest box office surprises of the year.
Supporting roles get their moment
The supporting actor categories featured a mix of rising stars and seasoned performers.
In the Male Supporting Actor category, nominees included Miles Caton, Benicio Del Toro, Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, and Sean Penn.
The Female Supporting Actor category featured Odessa A’zion, Ariana Grande, Amy Madigan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Teyana Taylor.
Stunt performers step into spotlight
Action-heavy storytelling was also recognised through the Outstanding Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture category.
The nominated films were:
– F1
– Frankenstein
– Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning
– One Battle After Another
– Sinners
Television categories see strong competition
On the television side, the awards race was just as exciting.
The show ‘The Studio’ topped the TV nominations with five nods. Close behind were ‘Adolescence’ and ‘The White Lotus’, each earning four nominations.
Drama series performances
In drama categories, ensemble and individual performances were celebrated across a range of shows.
Nominees included ‘The Diplomat’, ‘Landman’, ‘The Pitt’, ‘Severance’, and ‘The White Lotus’. Individual acting categories featured stars like Gary Oldman, Sterling K. Brown, Keri Russell, and Walton Goggins.
Comedy series bring star power
Comedy categories were filled with familiar favourites.
Shows like ‘Abbott Elementary’, ‘The Bear’, ‘Hacks’, ‘Only Murders in the Building’, and ‘The Studio’ competed for ensemble honours. Acting nominations went to well-known names such as Martin Short, Seth Rogen, Jean Smart, Kristen Wiig, and Jenna Ortega.
Limited series and TV movies get recognition
Performances in limited series and TV movies were also highlighted.
Actors such as Jason Bateman, Matthew Rhys, Claire Danes, Sarah Snook, and Michelle Williams earned nominations.
When and where the awards will take place
The Actor Awards 2026 ceremony is scheduled for March 1. This places it just two weeks before the 98th Academy Awards.