This Sunday, March 1, the ceremony formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards—now officially called the Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA—streams live on Netflix. It honors the year’s top performers and ensembles in film and television, while also marking the final countdown to the Oscars in two weeks. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Watch
The 32nd Annual Actor Awards stream live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Netflix, starting at 8 p.m. ET on March 1.
For red carpet coverage, tune in to E! starting at 6 p.m. ET, or watch The Actor’s Red Carpet: The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Official Pre-Show on Netflix beginning at 7 p.m. ET. This year’s red carpet has a theme: 1920s- and 1930s-era glamour.
Host
Kristen Bell returns as host.
Presenters
This year’s presenters include Allison Janney, Andy Garcia, Angela Kinsey, Benicio del Toro, Chase Infiniti, Claire Danes, Connor Storrie, Christoph Waltz, Damian Lewis, Damson Idris, Delroy Lindo, Ellie Kemper, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jacob Elordi, Janelle James, Jenna Fischer, Jenna Ortega, Jessie Buckley, Lisa Kudrow, Megan Stalter, Mia Goth, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Mindy Kaling, Odessa A’zion, Paul W. Downs, Regina Hall, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Paulson, Sean Astin, Sterling K. Brown, Teyana Taylor, Timothée Chalamet, Tyler the Creator, Viola Davis, Wunmi Mosaku, and Yerin Ha. Yerin Ha is also this year’s Ambassador, recognized for exemplifying the values of the profession and using her platform for humanitarian causes.
Additionally, Woody Harrelson will present the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award to Harrison Ford.
Nominees
A full list of nominees is below.
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 Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
– Frankenstein
– Hamnet
– Marty Supreme
– One Battle After Another
– Sinners
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
– F1
– Frankenstein
– Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
– One Battle After Another
– Sinners
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 Male Actor in a Drama Series
– Sterling K. Brown, ParadiseBilly Crudup, The Morning Show
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
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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 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 an Ensemble in a Drama Series
The Diplomat
Landman
The Pitt
Severance
The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Only Murders in the Building
The Studio
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
Andor
Landman
The Last of Us
Squid Game
Stranger Things
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs How to Watch the 2026 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Q When and where are the 2026 SAG Awards
A The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday February 22 2026 It will be held at the Shrine Auditorium Expo Hall in Los Angeles and broadcast live
Q What channel or network will air the SAG Awards
A The SAG Awards have a broadcast partnership with Netflix The 2026 ceremony will stream live globally on Netflix Check the official SAG Awards or Netflix social media as the date approaches for final confirmation
Q Do I need a Netflix subscription to watch
A Yes Since the ceremony is a live stream on Netflix you will need an active Netflix subscription on any plan to watch
Q What time does the show start
A The live red carpet preshows typically begin in the late afternoon with the main ceremony starting at 800 PM ET 500 PM PT Always doublecheck the official schedule a week before for the exact timeline
Q Can I watch on regular cable TV
A No Starting in 2024 the SAG Awards moved exclusively to a live stream on Netflix and are no longer broadcast on traditional cable or network television
Q How do I watch the red carpet coverage
A Red carpet coverage is usually handled by various entertainment outlets on their websites social media channels and sometimes on cable networks like E This is separate from the Netflix ceremony stream
Q Will the show be available to watch later if I miss the live stream
A Yes Netflix will have the ceremony available ondemand shortly after the live broadcast ends so you can watch a replay at any time
Q Is there a way to watch for free
A Legally no Access requires a Netflix subscription Netflix occasionally offers free trial periods for new subscribers which you could time for the event if available in your region
Q Can I watch outside the United States
A Yes One of the benefits of the Netflix stream is its global availability As long as Netflix is available in your country and you have a subscription you should be able to watch the live stream