Los Angeles, CA (March 2, 2026) – The 2026 Actor Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA, saw Warner Bros.’ vampire drama “Sinners” claim the prestigious Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. The win solidifies its position as a major contender heading into the final stretch of the awards season, with the Oscars set for March 15. The ceremony, hosted by Kristen Bell for the second consecutive year on Netflix, also celebrated television achievements, with Apple TV’s comedy “The Studio” and HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” earning top ensemble honors.
Film Awards: A Night for ‘Sinners’ and Villainous Turns
In addition to its ensemble win, “Sinners” star Michael B. Jordan took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his dual performance as bootlegging twins. Director Ryan Coogler made history, becoming the first filmmaker to helm two best ensemble winners, having previously won for 2018’s “Black Panther.”
The lead actress award went to Jessie Buckley for her role as a grieving mother in Focus Features’ “Hamnet.” Supporting performance honors recognized two actors for playing antagonists: Sean Penn for his demented soldier in Warner Bros.’ “One Battle After Another” and Amy Madigan for her literal witch in the same studio’s horror film “Weapons.”
The stunt ensemble award for motion pictures went to Paramount Pictures’ “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.”
Television Highlights: New Series Make a Strong Debut
On the television side, the satirical comedy “The Studio” was the night’s biggest winner, securing three awards. It won for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, while its stars Seth Rogen and the late Catherine O’Hara were recognized for lead actor and lead actress, respectively. Rogen accepted the posthumous award for O’Hara, who died in January, with an emotional tribute to her generosity and talent.
The medical drama “The Pitt” continued its successful awards run, winning for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and its star Noah Wyle added an Actor Award to his recent Emmy and Golden Globe wins for lead actor in a drama series. In an upset, Keri Russell of Netflix’s “The Diplomat” won lead actress in a drama series.
In the limited series categories, Michelle Williams won for FX’s “Dying for Sex,” and 16-year-old Owen Cooper of Netflix’s “Adolescence” won for lead actor.
Lifetime Achievement and Industry Context
Harrison Ford received the SAG Life Achievement Award, delivering a heartfelt and humorous speech. The ceremony also included a moment of reflection on global events. SAG-AFTRA Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland opened the show with a note acknowledging the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Israel in the Middle East, expressing wishes for peace and mourning lives lost.
A full list of winners is provided below.
FILM WINNERS
- Cast in a Motion Picture: “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
- Male Actor in a Leading Role: Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners”
- Female Actor in a Leading Role: Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
- Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”
- Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Amy Madigan, “Weapons”
- Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning”
TELEVISION WINNERS
- Ensemble in a Drama Series: “The Pitt” (HBO Max)
- Ensemble in a Comedy Series: “The Studio” (Apple TV)
- Male Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
- Female Actor in a Drama Series: Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
- Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen, “The Studio”
- Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Catherine O’Hara, “The Studio”
- Male Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series: Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”
- Female Actor in a TV Movie or Limited Series: Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
- Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series: “The Last of Us” (HBO Max)